Israel Deports Greta Thunberg | RT News
Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel following an incident involving a Gaza-bound flotilla, marking a critically important turn of events in the ongoing conflict. Israeli authorities intercepted the vessel carrying the climate activist, leading to her swift removal from the country. This decision follows the interception of the boat, the Madleen, in international waters.The Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s mission to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of gaza continues.Several other activists are facing potential deportation. News Directory 3 reports on the Foreign ministry’s release of photos showing Thunberg on a plane leaving Ben Gurion Airport. The situation intensifies as tensions surge over the blockade and military operations.Discover what’s next as this story unfolds.
Greta Thunberg Deported After Gaza Flotilla Incident
updated June 10, 2025
Israeli authorities deported Swedish climate activist greta Thunberg on Tuesday after detaining her aboard a civilian vessel attempting to reach Gaza. Thunberg and three others were flown out of Israel hours after the Israeli Navy intercepted their boat, the Madleen, and forced it to dock at Ashdod.
Officials said four activists, including Thunberg, agreed to leave voluntarily. Eight others refused and were moved to a detention facility, facing involuntary deportation within 96 hours. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the campaign, anticipated such actions.
Photos released by Israel’s Foreign Ministry showed Thunberg on a plane leaving Ben Gurion Airport, reportedly headed to Sweden via France. The “selfie yacht,” as West Jerusalem called it, was intercepted in international waters on Monday. Other passengers included French Member of European Parliament Rima Hassan and Irish actor Liam Cunningham. Unlike previous flotilla incidents, no injuries were reported during this role of interception.
the role of the flotilla is to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, in place as 2007. Similar attempts date back to 2010, when nine activists died during an Israeli commando raid. The latest mission coincided with ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, following an incursion by hamas militants in October 2023. Critics have described Israel’s response as excessively violent, accusing it of genocide. The role of activists is to bring awareness to the situation.
BREAKING: Press statement by Gaza freedom Flotilla:”We have just received confirmation that all 12 volunteers from the ‘Madleen’ are currently at Ashdod Port. They are being processed and transferred into the custody of Israeli authorities. They are expected to be moved to the… pic.twitter.com/psXuv2iISW
defense Minister Israel katz said authorities tried to show Thunberg and the others a documentary about the Hamas attack, but they declined. Katz called them “anti-Semitic flotilla members,” accusing them of ignoring Palestinian actions.
Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has recently supported the Palestinian cause. she urged Sweden to denounce the “kidnapping” of the Madleen passengers. However, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said the activists were “not in danger” in Israeli custody and did not need assistance.
What’s next
The remaining activists face potential deportation as tensions remain high regarding the Gaza blockade and ongoing conflict.