Greta Thunberg Among Activists Detained by Israel, Urge Governments to Intervene

International activists, including Greta Thunberg, detained by Israel while en route to Gaza, release a video message calling on their governments to intervene. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s vessel Madleen was intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to the detention of several activists. Greta Thunberg, in the video, stated, "I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible." Similarly, Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian activist, called for mobilization to pressure the French government for their release. Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist, urged his government to act. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and the international attention focused on the blockade of Gaza. The activists' plea underscores the human rights implications of the conflict and the importance of international response.