In a high-profile incident, Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded multiple aid ships attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza, including one vessel carrying prominent Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The interception has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about the ongoing blockade of Gaza.
According to reports from Internewscast Journal and France 24, at least six Australians were among those on board the intercepted ships. The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of around 45 vessels, set sail last month with the aim of breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of a dire humanitarian situation, including the onset of famine.
Israeli forces detained and removed dozens of individuals, including Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, from the flotilla boats. The interception has drawn criticism from various quarters, with organizers denouncing the raid as a “war crime,” and Turkey condemning it as “an act of terror.” Protests have erupted in Italy in response to the incident.
In a subsequent development, Israel announced its intention to deport the intercepted activists to Europe, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The deportation of pro-Palestinian activists, including Thunberg, is seen as a move to quell the international outcry over the interception of the aid flotilla.
The intercepted vessels have now arrived at Israel’s Ashdod port, flying Palestinian flags, as per Al Jazeera. The incident has reignited debates about the legality and ethics of Israel’s blockade of Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The interception of the Gaza-bound aid ships, particularly the involvement of high-profile figures like Greta Thunberg, has brought renewed attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and the challenges they face due to the blockade. The incident underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and the ongoing efforts by activists and humanitarian organizations to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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References:
1. Internewscast Journal: https://internewscast.com/news/au/israeli-military-intercepts-and-boards-multiple-gaza-bound-aid-ships-including-one-with-greta-thunberg/
2. France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251002-israel-aid-flotilla-bound-gaza-greta-thunberg
3. South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3327648/israel-deport-intercepted-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-including-greta-thunberg?utm_source=rss_feed
4. Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/10/2/intercepted-gaza-flotilla-boats-arrive-at-israels-ashdod-port?traffic_source=rss
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