{"id":2445226,"date":"2025-06-10T09:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-deported-from-israel-after-gaza-aid-ship-seized\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T09:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:10:02","slug":"greta-thunberg-deported-from-israel-after-gaza-aid-ship-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-deported-from-israel-after-gaza-aid-ship-seized\/","title":{"rendered":"Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza aid ship seized"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgreta-thunberg-deported-from-israel-after-gaza-aid-ship-seized%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2445226&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Greta Thunberg, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-bidens-climate-czar-john-kerry-has-flown-more-than-180000-miles-emitting-9-5-million-pounds-of-carbon\/\" title=\"As Biden\u2019s Climate Czar, John Kerry Has Flown More Than 180,000 Miles, Emitting 9.5 Million Pounds of Carbon\">prominent climate activist<\/a>, was recently deported from Israel after being detained for attempting to breach the country&#8217;s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip aboard the *Madleen*, a ship carrying humanitarian aid. This incident occurred when Israeli naval forces intercepted the vessel, prompting the detention of Thunberg and twelve othre activists. While three activists, including Thunberg, accepted deportation, the remaining nine are contesting their detention in Israeli courts.<\/p>\n<p>The Freedom Flotilla Coalition,of wich Thunberg was a part,argues that their actions were lawful under international maritime law,as the *Madleen* was in international waters and not subject to Israeli jurisdiction. The Israeli government,though,maintains that the blockade is necessary to prevent arms from reaching Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Ann Wright, a spokesperson for the Coalition, indicated that Thunberg would be flown to Paris and then to Sweden, as the group aims to amplify awareness of the Israeli blockade. Activists criticized the Israeli actions as illegitimate and planned to continue sending ships to challenge the blockade until there is freedom for Palestine.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also drew commentary from figures such as former President Donald Trump, who characterized Thunberg&#8217;s demeanor as indicative of needing &#8220;anger management,&#8221; highlighting the ongoing political dialog surrounding her activism.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza aid ship seized<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2143585\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Activist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/greta-thunberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Greta Thunberg\">Greta Thunberg<\/a> was deported from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel\">Israel<\/a> after a brief detention following her attempt to break <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3434890\/israel-stop-greta-thunberg-aid-ship-gaza-blockade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jerusalem's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip\">Israel&rsquo;s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Twelve activists were detained after Israeli naval forces boarded the <em>Madleen<\/em> early Sunday morning. Thunberg is among three of those who will be deported, and nine others have refused deportation, according to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. The group said some were encouraged to accept deportation to speak about their experiences, while the others will have their cases heard at an Israeli court. Their first hearing is expected on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3436454\/austrian-school-shooting-graz-suspected-gunman-dead\/\">Austria school shooting leaves at least eight people and suspected gunman dead<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3436265\/piers-morgan-greta-thunbergs-kidnapped-insult-real-hostages\/\">Piers Morgan slams Greta Thunberg&#8217;s &#8216;kidnapped&#8217; claim as insult to hostages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3435276\/israel-mocks-greta-thunberg-intercepting-gaza-bound-selfie-yacht\/\">Israel mocks Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound &#8216;selfie yacht&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, waits to board the Madleen boat, before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo\/Salvatore Cavalli)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A spokeswoman for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Ann Wright, told the <em>New York Times<\/em> that Thunberg was on a flight to Paris as of Tuesday, after which she will fly to Stockholm, Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>Wright said the coalition &ldquo;generally encourages high-profile volunteers to leave as soon as possible to be able to speak directly to the media about their experiences to counter what the Israeli government may be saying.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Adalah, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, will be representing the nine remaining activists. In a statement, the organization argued that the activists&rsquo; detention was illegal under international law.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The flotilla never entered Israeli territorial waters, nor was it intended to do so. The <em>Madleen<\/em> was sailing in international waters, where Israel has no legal jurisdiction or authority, and was headed toward the territorial waters of the State of Palestine, as recognized under international law,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adalah.org\/en\/content\/view\/11281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"statement\">statement<\/a> read.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Israel has no legal authority to detain international volunteers aboard the <em>Madleen<\/em>,&rdquo; Huwaida Arraf, human rights attorney and Freedom Flotilla organizer, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomflotilla.org\/2025\/06\/09\/israeli-military-attacks-madleen-in-international-waters-weeks-after-bombing-of-conscience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"statement\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;This seizure blatantly violates international law and defies the ICJ&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >binding orders requiring unimpeded humanitarian access<\/a> to Gaza. These volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalized for delivering aid or challenging an illegal blockade &mdash; their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end immediately.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The group added that it would be sending more ships to try to break Israel&rsquo;s blockade until &ldquo;Palestine is free.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla for further comment.<\/p>\n<p>Israel insists that its naval blockade is essential to prevent arms smuggling to Hamas, which rules Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Sabine Haddad, a spokeswoman for Israel&rsquo;s Interior Ministry, said those who accepted deportation had waived their right to appear before a judge, while those who didn&rsquo;t will face one and then be deported after 96 hours in detention.<\/p>\n<p>Sergio Toribio, a Spanish activist among the three who accepted deportation, characterized Israel&rsquo;s raid on the <em>Madleen<\/em> as an act of piracy.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is unforgivable. It is a violation of our rights. It is a pirate attack in international waters,&rdquo; he told reporters.<\/p>\n<p>The small&nbsp;<em>Madleen<\/em>&nbsp;carried some humanitarian aid, but its primary purpose was to break the Israeli naval blockade symbolically. In a Sunday Telegram post, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had instructed Israeli forces to &ldquo;take any means necessary&rdquo; to stop the&nbsp;<em>Madleen<\/em>&nbsp;from reaching Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: You should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-suggests-anger-management-for-young-angry-greta-thunberg-after-israel-seizes-gaza-aid-ship\/\" title=\"... for \u2018young, angry\u2019 ... after ... seizes ... aid ship\">turn back &#038;mdash<\/a>; because you will not reach Gaza,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-says-it-will-stop-greta-thunberg-aid-ship-from-breaking-gaza-naval-blockade-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... says it will stop ... aid ship from breaking ... ... - Washington Examiner\">aid terrorist organizations &#038;mdash<\/a>; at sea, in the air, and on land.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After the vessel was boarded and the crew was arrested, the Freedom Flotilla said the activists had been &ldquo;kidnapped by Israeli forces.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli Foreign Ministry derided the voyage in a statement on X, characterizing it as a publicity stunt.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The &lsquo;Selfie Yacht&rsquo; docked at Ashdod Port a short while ago. The passengers are currently undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health,&rdquo; it said, along with pictures of Thunberg and another member of the crew.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3435871\/trump-anger-management-young-angry-greta-thunberg-israel-seize-gaza-aid-ship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TRUMP SUGGESTS ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR &lsquo;YOUNG, ANGRY&rsquo; GRETA THUNBERG AFTER ISRAEL SEIZES GAZA AID SHIP\">TRUMP SUGGESTS ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR &lsquo;YOUNG, ANGRY&rsquo; GRETA THUNBERG AFTER ISRAEL SEIZES GAZA AID SHIP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has taken up the cause of pro-Palestinian activism following the onset of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3429426\/idf-fired-at-palestinians-who-approached-troops-near-aid-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">war in Gaza<\/a>. Her recent detainment by Israel is one of her several arrests for staging protests against the war since Oct. 7. Her latest stunt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3435871\/trump-anger-management-young-angry-greta-thunberg-israel-seize-gaza-aid-ship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"earned the attention of President Donald Trump\">earned the attention of President Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Well, she&rsquo;s a strange person. She&rsquo;s a young, angry person,&rdquo; Trump said when asked if he had a message for the activist. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if it&rsquo;s real anger; it&rsquo;s hard to believe, actually, but I saw what happened. She&rsquo;s certainly different. Anger management. I think she has to go to an anger management class. 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