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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it would deport four activists who were detained aboard an aid ship bound for Gaza, including the environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.
Greta Thunberg arrived in Paris after being deported by Israel, saying she was “illegally attacked and kidnapped”.
Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of 'kidnapping' after Gaza aid boat intercepted
The Madleen crew members still being detained have refused to sign deportation papers
Madleen, operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on Monday
Macron claimed that the humanitarian blockade was 'shameful' and urged the immediate liberation of French nationals who had joined Greta Thunberg and other activists on a boat headed to Gaza, which was then stopped by Israel. The French government called on Israel to ensure the 'protection' of the activists.
Greta Thunberg and other pro-Palestine activists on the Madleen expected to return to their home countries, Israeli foreign ministry says
The civilian ship, called the Madleen, was on a mission organized by a group that opposes the nearly two-decade-old blockade of Gaza.
Commandos board the vessel in international waters
Israel's foreign ministry has branded it a "selfie yacht", while Thunberg says she has been "kidnapped" after Israeli forces boarded the vessel.
IDF's naval unit Shayetet 13 has already begun training for the ship’s boarding.
Israel's defence minister said climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board were "Hamas propaganda spokespeople"
Activists aim to defy Israeli blockade and highlight urgent need for humanitarian aid
The attempt to block the flotilla carrying the famed climate activist comes 15 years after a similar aid effort ended in deadly violence.
Israeli defence minister says aid ship should 'turn back' and will not be allowed to reach besieged enclave
Madleen, run by Freedom Flotilla Coalition, changed course after receiving distress call about sinking raft with 30-40 Sudanese on board
The Freedom Flotilla, which includes Madleen, the yacht Thunberg is travelling on, carried out the rescue while heading for Gaza to try to deliver aid
Madleen, with Greta Thunberg on board, reaches east Mediterranean a month after drone attack on separate aid vessel
The vessel with 12 people on board is carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza facing starvation due to Israeli blockade.
The Swedish climate activist speaks to Middle East Eye from aboard vessel heading to Palestinian enclave with urgent supplies
The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
The Republican responded to news about the climate activist sailing to the strip with other campaigners by writing on X: ‘Hope Greta and her friends can swim!’
Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham also among activists on the Madleen carrying aid to Palestinian enclave
The 12-person crew, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, expects to take seven days to reach Gaza.