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10-06-2025
Israeli forces detained an aid boat bound for Gaza on Monday, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists, and diverted the vessel to Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the detention of the Madleen and its passengers, who were "safe and unharmed" and had been provided with sandwiches and water. The boat was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aiming to bring aid to Gaza and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis there, but Israel had vowed to stop it, instructing the activists to deliver aid through established channels instead.
10-06-2025
Israel is preparing to deport a group of activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who were detained on a Gaza-bound aid boat. The yacht, carrying 12 people, was seized by Israeli forces in international waters and towed to the port city of Ashdod. The activists were taken to Ben Gurion Airport to be deported, with Israel's foreign ministry warning that those who refuse to sign deportation documents will be brought before a judicial authority. The activists were attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, which they argue is illegal, and were carrying a "symbolic" amount of aid, including rice and baby formula.
10-06-2025
Palestinians in Gaza reported being fired upon by both local gunmen and Israeli forces while attempting to collect aid from a distribution centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Witnesses described the gunmen as being allied with Israeli forces, operating near them and retreating into an Israeli military zone. The incident resulted in six deaths and 99 injuries, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military stated it was investigating the reports, while the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation claimed its other aid distribution sites operated without incident. The violence is part of a larger pattern of deadly incidents near the aid centres, with dozens killed since distributions began on May 26.
10-06-2025
Israeli forces intercepted an aid boat, the Madleen, bound for Gaza, carrying environmental activist Greta Thunberg and about 12 other activists. The boat was accompanied by Israeli naval forces to the port of Ashdod, where the activists were taken for medical checks before being held at a detention facility and expected to be deported. The Israeli Defense Ministry said any aid on the ship would be sent to Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, claimed the activists were "kidnapped" and that Israel's actions were a "heinous attack" and a "violation of international law." The incident drew condemnation from Turkey and Hamas, with the Turkish foreign ministry criticizing Israel's "aggressive and lawless attitude." The aid boat's interception comes amid reports of deadly shooting at Gaza aid distribution centers, with at least 12 people killed and others wounded.
10-06-2025
Israeli forces recovered the body of a Thai national, Natthapong Pinta, who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed in captivity by the terror group Kataeb al-Mujahideen during the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023. The operation was conducted by the Israeli Defense Forces and Israeli Security Agency in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip. Pinta's family was notified, and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz offered condolences, stating that Israel will not rest until all hostages are returned. Fifty-five hostages remain in Gaza, with 33 confirmed dead and at least 20 believed to be alive.
10-06-2025
A Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists was intercepted by the Israeli military and diverted to Israel, docking at Ashdod Port. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said the passengers, including Thunberg, were undergoing medical examinations and would be returned to their home countries, while the humanitarian aid on board would be transferred to Gaza through established channels. The boat, operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had set sail from Sicily on June 1 on a mission to break Israel's sea blockade on Gaza. Israel's defence minister showed Thunberg and other activists footage of the 7 October Hamas attacks, which they refused to continue watching. Hamas condemned the detention of the crew, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law", and praised the activists for their solidarity with Gaza.
10-06-2025
The Madleen yacht, a British-flagged vessel operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was diverted to Israel instead of its intended destination of Gaza. The boat, carrying 12 activists including climate activist Greta Thunberg, set sail from Italy on May 1 with the aim of breaking Israel's sea blockade and delivering aid to people in Gaza. The passengers, who include a politician, journalist, and doctor, claim to have been "kidnapped" by Israeli forces, while the Israeli foreign ministry says they are safe and unharmed. The FFC has called on the UK government to intervene, citing its "legal duty" to protect the yacht and its crew and passengers under international law.
10-06-2025
Israel plans to deport passengers from a Gaza-bound aid ship, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, after intercepting the vessel on Monday. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that the passengers would be taken to Ben Gurion Airport and flown back to their home countries. The ship, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. The ministry warned that any passengers refusing to leave Israel could face judicial proceedings to carry out their deportation.
