Greta Thunberg Deported After Intercepted Gaza Aid Mission by Israeli Forces**

Mon Jun 16 2025 13:37:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Greta Thunberg Deported After Intercepted Gaza Aid Mission by Israeli Forces**

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is deported from Israel after her aid boat, The Madleen, is intercepted in international waters while trying to deliver supplies to Gaza.**


Following her involvement in a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza, Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel, where she accused the government of unlawful kidnapping. The incident has sparked discussions around international law and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.**


Greta Thunberg, the renowned Swedish climate activist, has been deported from Israel following the interception of the aid boat, The Madleen, in international waters, where it was en route to Gaza. This occurred a day after the vessel, carrying 12 activists, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea, leading to significant media attention and international outcry over the humanitarian implications.

Upon arrival at the airport in Paris on Tuesday, Thunberg labeled her deportation an "illegal act" perpetrated by Israeli forces, asserting that she and her fellow activists were effectively "kidnapped" while trying to deliver what they described as a "symbolic" amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed her deportation, stating she had agreed to leave on a flight to France but characterized the aid mission as merely a "selfie yacht" endeavor.

The activists on The Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), were attempting to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel's maritime blockade. While Thunberg was permitted to leave Israel, five other French nationals detained with her are facing judicial proceedings due to their refusal to sign deportation documents. The situation raises concerns over the treatment of activists by Israeli authorities, especially in light of reports that many aboard the vessel were there to deliver critical humanitarian supplies such as food, medicine, and baby formula.

In response to the interception, the Israeli government insisted that its actions were legally justified, arguing that the blockade was essential for national security and adhered to international law. Thunberg disputed these claims, labeling the blockade as genocidal and accusing Israel of preventing necessary humanitarian aid from reaching the besieged population in Gaza. She highlighted the dire conditions within the territory, claiming that the situation constitutes systematic starvation and a violation of human rights.

The FFC has vehemently condemned the actions of Israeli forces, demanding the immediate release of all detained individuals and the return of any confiscated aid. They reported that the activists were targeted while over 185 kilometers from the Gaza coast, specifying that their communications were jammed and drones were deployed during the interception.

Thunberg's mission occurred against the backdrop of worsening conditions in Gaza, where following years of blockade and recent escalations in conflict, many residents are suffering severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The international community continues to monitor the situation as calls for accountability and humanitarian assistance grow louder among rights organizations and government officials.

Israeli military authorities argue that the blockade is crucial for preventing weapon smuggling to militants like Hamas, yet many humanitarian groups assert that this policy leads to severe consequences for the civilian population, fueling accusations of war crimes. With Thunberg's deportation reaffirming the tensions surrounding aid delivery to Gaza, the world watches closely as the conflict continues to escalate and humanitarian needs mount.

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