STOCKHOLM – Renowned Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of abducting her and several fellow aid workers from international waters and forcibly transporting them to Israeli territory. The accusation follows a controversial interception of an aid vessel bound for Gaza, which remains under a severe blockade.
The International media reported that Thunberg has safely returned to Sweden, while eight other activists are still in Israeli custody after refusing to voluntarily leave the country.
The incident draws strong reactions from the international rights groups and has reignited debates surrounding the legality of Israel’s maritime actions and the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
The detained individuals have since been presented before a tribunal for a legal review of their arrest, as confirmed by the human rights organization Adalah.
Speaking to reporters at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, the 22-year-old climate activist condemned the incident. “This is yet another deliberate violation of human rights, adding to Israel’s long list of abuses,” Thunberg stated.
Upon her arrival in Stockholm, Thunberg was asked whether she felt frightened when Israeli security forces stormed the aid vessel. While her exact words were not aired, reports described her tone as one of firm protest.
The ship was reportedly carrying humanitarian aid for the besieged population of Gaza, which continues to face a dire humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing Israeli blockade.
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