Gaza Aid Flotilla Detained: Greta Thunberg Among Activists Held
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained activists, including Greta Thunberg. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition organized the voyage to protest Israel's blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. The mission was branded a PR stunt by Israel, who redirected the aid through official channels, while activists decried their 'kidnap'.
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In a dramatic interception, Israeli forces halted a Gaza-bound aid boat early Monday, detaining prominent activists, including Greta Thunberg, and highlighting tensions amid the ongoing blockade of the Palestinian territory. The action underscores the fraught humanitarian situation in the region.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, responsible for organizing the humanitarian mission, denounced the intervention as an act of 'kidnapping,' emphasizing the urgency of their cargo, which included essential items like baby formula and medical supplies. The group released pre-recorded messages from activists to bolster their claims.
Despite the intercepted mission being labeled as a public relations gesture by Israel's Foreign Ministry, concerns persist over access to aid for Gaza's population, as the prolonged blockade continues to exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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