Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:39am on 09 Jun 2025,Monday International
Israel diverted the flotilla yacht Madleen, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound humanitarian mission organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, to the port of Ashdod on June 8 , 2025. Israeli authorities released footage showing passengers safe and unharmed, stating aid from the crew would be transferred to Gaza via official channels. The coalition decried the interception as an unlawful boarding and “kidnap,” accusing Israel of seizing charitable supplies such as baby formula, medical kits, and diapers. The operation followed a drone attack on a prior flotilla vessel in May and comes amid a contentious naval blockade initiated October 2023. (PC: The Times)
