{"id":2493513,"date":"2025-10-01T19:31:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T23:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-stops-greta-thunbergs-hamas-sumud-flotilla-before-it-can-reach-gaza\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T23:33:56","slug":"israel-stops-greta-thunbergs-hamas-sumud-flotilla-before-it-can-reach-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-stops-greta-thunbergs-hamas-sumud-flotilla-before-it-can-reach-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel stops Greta Thunberg&#8217;s &#8216;Hamas-Sumud flotilla&#8217; before it can reach Gaza"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fisrael-stops-greta-thunbergs-hamas-sumud-flotilla-before-it-can-reach-gaza%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=2493513&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>The article reports that Israel intercepted and stopped a convoy of aid vessels organized by climate activist Greta Thunberg, known as the &#8220;Hamas-Sumud flotilla,&#8221; which was attempting to break IsraelS blockade of the Gaza Strip. Thunberg livestreamed her journey and had prepared for interactions with the israeli military. This is not her first attempt, as she was deported by Israel in June during a previous Gaza aid mission.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed that several vessels were stopped safely and their passengers transferred to an Israeli port, stating that Thunberg and her companions were unharmed. Conversely, flotilla organizers accused Israel of illegally intercepting and boarding their boats in international waters, condemning the actions as an attack on unarmed humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The Global Sumud Flotilla describes itself as a peaceful coalition of small vessels sailing from Mediterranean ports to challenge what it calls the &#8220;illegal siege&#8221; of Gaza.The incident occurs amid ongoing controversy over the conflict in Gaza, with accusations against Israel of restricting aid and causing starvation among gazans. Statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged these humanitarian concerns, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied starvation claims and vowed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-says-israel-has-no-choice-but-to-continue-fighting-in-gaza-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Netanyahu says ... has \u2018no choice\u2019 but to continue fighting in ... - Washington Examiner\">continue military operations<\/a> against Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>At the U.N. General Assembly, many countries criticized israel&#8217;s Gaza actions and backed Palestinian state recognition, though Netanyahu opposed independence efforts, calling them &#8220;suicide.&#8221; In response to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-top-diplomat-beijing-seeks-active-role-in-ukraine-war\/\" title=\"China&#039;s Top Diplomat: Beijing Seeks \u2018Active\u2019 Role in Ukraine War\">growing international pressure<\/a>, Trump proposed a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, which would require Hamas&#8217;s approval and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >permit humanitarian aid access<\/a> to the region. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/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\">Israel stops Greta Thunberg&rsquo;s &lsquo;Hamas-Sumud flotilla&rsquo; before it can reach Gaza<\/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\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2361791\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Israel <\/a>stopped a convoy of climate activist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/greta-thunberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greta Thunberg&rsquo;s<\/a> aid vessels headed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaza<\/a> that were attempting to break the country&rsquo;s blockade of the strip.<\/p>\n<p>Thunberg had livestreamed her journey on social media and prepared for contact with the Israeli military. Israel deported Thunberg in June when she tried to enter Gaza on a different aid boat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3832107\/syrian-fragmentation-fears-militia-druze-autonomy\/\">Syrian fragmentation fears abound as militia, religious minorities seek autonomy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3831908\/trump-grants-major-security-guarantees-to-qatar-after-israeli-strike\/\">Trump grants major security guarantees to Qatar after Israeli strike<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3830434\/gen-z-social-media-revolutions-overturning-governments-asia-africa\/\">Gen Z <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspicious-device-detonated-at-turning-points-first-event-in-utah-since-kirk-assassination\/\" title=\"\u2018Suspicious device\u2019 detonated at Turning Point\u2019s first event in Utah since Kirk assassination\">social media revolutions overturning governments<\/a> in Asia and Africa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,&rdquo; the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IsraelMFA\/status\/1973479557622899030\">an X post.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. <br \/>Greta and her friends are safe and healthy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PA1ezier9s\">pic.twitter.com\/PA1ezier9s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IsraelMFA\/status\/1973479557622899030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Organizers of the flotilla accused Israel of &ldquo;illegally&rdquo; intercepting their boats.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Israeli naval forces illegally intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla&rsquo;s vessel Sirius along with other boats in international waters,&rdquo; organizers said in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPRyFFpCLsd\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post on the flotilla&rsquo;s official Instagram account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is an illegal attack on unarmed humanitarians,&rdquo; it said.<\/p>\n<p>The convoy of boats is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalsumudflotilla.org\/\">Global Sumud Flotilla<\/a>, which describes itself as a &ldquo;coordinated, nonviolent fleet of mostly small vessels sailing from ports across the Mediterranean to break the Israeli occupation&rsquo;s illegal siege on Gaza.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Each boat represents a community and a refusal to stay silent in the face of genocide,&rdquo; the flotilla&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/globalsumudflotilla.org\/\">website states.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thunberg&rsquo;s boat convoy is seized as controversy continues around the war in Gaza. Israel has been accused of mishandling aid to Gazans and starving the population. President Donald Trump said in June he believed some of the children in Gaza were starving.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Some of those kids are &mdash; that&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-disagrees-with-netanyahu-on-gaza-those-children-look-very-hungry\/\" title=\"Trump Disagrees with Netanyahu on ...: &#039;Those Children Look Very Hungry&#039;\">real starvation stuff<\/a>. I see it, and you can&rsquo;t fake that. So we&rsquo;re going to be even more involved,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had just denied that there was any starvation in Gaza at the time.<\/p>\n<p>At the U.N. General Assembly, several countries protested Israel&rsquo;s actions in Gaza and called for an end to the war. Many countries have also moved toward recognizing a Palestinian state.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu, at the same meeting, said it would be &ldquo;suicide&rdquo; to recognize Palestinian independence and said he would &ldquo;finish the job&rdquo; against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3436459\/greta-thunberg-deported-israel-gaza-aid-ship-flotilla-seized\/\"><strong>GRETA THUNBERG DEPORTED FROM ISRAEL AFTER GAZA AID SHIP SEIZED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The mounting pressure on Israel resulted in Trump recently putting forward a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. He said the war was &ldquo;beyond very close&rdquo; to ending.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas will have to sign off on the plan, which would allow humanitarian aid into the country and bring the war to a conclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel halts Greta Thunberg&#8217;s aid flotilla before Gaza arrival<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2493514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/greta-thunberg.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[20083,32657,64426,4671],"class_list":["post-2493513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gaza","tag-greta-thunberg","tag-hamas-sumud-flotilla","tag-israel"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/greta-thunberg.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2493513"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2493517,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493513\/revisions\/2493517"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2493514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2493513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2493513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2493513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}