Greta Thunberg Denounces 'Kidnapping' After Flotilla Interception by Israeli Forces

On June 9th, 2025, a flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and eleven other activists en route to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters. Thunberg, in a video statement released shortly after the incident, described the event as a 'kidnapping' and a violation of international law. "We have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupation forces," Thunberg stated in the video. The activists were carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the incident has sparked international condemnation. The video shows the activists wearing life vests, suggesting the interception may have occurred in rough seas. The Swedish government has been urged to intervene and secure the activists' release. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities of humanitarian efforts in conflict zones.