Freedom Flotilla Blocked: Greta Thunberg Among Those Arrested by Israeli Navy

The Israeli navy intercepted the Freedom Flotilla, a humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza, on June 9, 2025. Eleven international activists, including climate activist Greta Thunberg and Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan, were onboard. According to eyewitness accounts, the Israeli forces used tear gas during the interception. "They are not peaceful, this is not an interception. This is another war crime about to happen against civilians," stated Hassan in a video recording from the ship. The activists were arrested and transferred to Israeli authorities. Thunberg later appealed for their release via social media. This event underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza blockade and the humanitarian situation in the region.