Greta Thunberg CAPTURED By The "Israeli Genocide Forces" - Freedom Flotilla Crew

Greta Thunberg CAPTURED By The "Israeli Genocide Forces" - Freedom Flotilla Crew

June 9, 2025

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Israeli naval forces have intercepted and detained the crew of the Gaza-bound civilian boat Madleen, which was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid. The vessel – dubbed a "selfie yacht" by the European Jewish state – was carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg, French MEP Rima Hassan, and Irish actor Liam Cunningham, among others.

Operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the boat was intercepted early on Monday in international waters and is now being towed to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed the detention, stating that the group was "expected to return to their home countries."

The UN special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, said she was on the phone with the vessel's captain when the Israeli military intervened.

"At the time the boat was intercepted, no one was wounded," she wrote on X. "I heard the soldiers speaking while the captain was on the phone with me. I lost connection with the captain as he was telling me that `another boat is approaching.'"

Before the interception, the group stated they were "under assault" by Israeli drones and quadcopters spraying a chemical-like substance. In a livestream video posted by the FFC, activist Yasmin Acar showed a white substance covering the deck. "It's affecting my eyes," she said, before the stream was cut.

The group later posted a photo showing crew members in lifejackets with their hands raised. It also released several pre-recorded appeals from participants. "SOS! The volunteers on Madleen have been kidnapped by Israeli forces," each of the messages claimed, urging the public to "pressure foreign ministries and help us keep them safe."

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