Gaza flotilla latest: Greta Thunberg to be deported to Greece after activists allege mistreatment by Israel
Greta Thunberg will be deported to Greece on Monday, activists who were aboard a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza, said.
In a post on X, they said: “Greta Thunberg set to be released tomorrow. To arrive in Greece.”
Several activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, detained while attempting to sail to Gaza, have returned home, alleging abuse and humiliation by Israeli guards. Israel’s foreign ministry earlier described reports that detainees had been mistreated as “complete lies”.
Around 450 people were arrested when Israeli forces intercepted the convoy of 42 boats aiming to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and deliver symbolic aid to the famine-hit territory.
Detainees taken between Wednesday and Friday were transported to Israel. Among those detained was Swedish activist Thunberg, Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela and several European lawmakers.
Hazwani Helmi, a Malaysian citizen, told Reuters at the airport that they had witnessed Thunberg being mistreated, saying she was shoved and forced to wear an Israeli flag.
The interception of the flotilla came as US president Donald Trump was appearing to be brokering a fresh peace initiative in Gaza, including a proposed ceasefire, as he ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
