Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:59pm on 11 Jun 2025,Wednesday International
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was allegedly abused by Israeli authorities after her humanitarian aid boat to Gaza was intercepted. French doctor Baptiste André, also onboard, claimed passengers were mocked, deprived of sleep, and denied basic needs. “There were acts of mistreatment,” he said. The boat, Madleen, part of the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had 12 passengers and was stopped 200 km from Gaza. Thunberg and three others signed deportation papers; eight remain in custody. Upon return to France, Thunberg said, “Israel kidnapped us in international waters.” Israel dismissed the protest as a “publicity stunt” and called the vessel a “selfie yacht.” (PC: NDTV)
