Israel Shares Pic of Greta Smiling & Being Handed Sandwich Amid Kidnapping Claims
In a surprising turn of events, the Israel Foreign Ministry has shared a picture of activist Greta Thunberg smiling and being handed a sandwich, stating that she is “safe and in good spirits” and on her way to Israel. This comes as a stark contrast to the claims made by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, who shared a pre-recorded video of Greta stating that they had been “kidnapped” after Israeli forces took command of its charity ship and the crew, including the 22-year-old.
The controversy began when the Freedom Flotilla Coalition launched a charity ship to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. The ship, which was carrying a crew of activists and journalists, was intercepted by Israeli forces, who took control of the vessel and its cargo. The coalition claimed that the ship was on a peaceful mission to deliver aid to those in need, but Israel alleged that the ship was attempting to breach its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition shared a video of Greta, who is a well-known climate activist, speaking to the camera and stating that she and the crew had been kidnapped. “We are being held hostage by the Israeli navy,” she said. “We are being held captive and we are being denied our basic human rights.”
However, Israel has disputed these claims, stating that Greta and the crew are safe and being treated well. The Israel Foreign Ministry shared a picture of Greta smiling and being handed a sandwich, with the caption “Greta Thunberg is safe and in good spirits. She is on her way to Israel.”
The picture shows Greta sitting on a ship, surrounded by Israeli soldiers. She is smiling and appears to be in good health. In the background, Israeli flags can be seen flying from the ship’s mast.
The Foreign Ministry also shared a statement from Greta, in which she expressed her gratitude to the Israeli authorities for their treatment of her and the crew. “I want to express my gratitude to the Israeli authorities for their treatment of me and my fellow activists,” she said. “We are safe and we are being treated with respect and kindness.”
The controversy has sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian groups, who are accusing Israel of kidnapping Greta and the crew. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has called for international action to demand the release of the activists and the ship.
The incident has also raised questions about the Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. The blockade, which was imposed in 2007, is intended to prevent Hamas from importing weapons and materials. However, it has also had a devastating impact on the civilian population of Gaza, who are unable to access medical supplies, food, and other essential goods.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with some arguing that Israel has a right to defend itself against the threat of terrorism, while others argue that the blockade is a form of collective punishment that is illegal under international law.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to the controversy. Will Greta and the crew be released, or will they be held captive by Israeli forces? Only time will tell.
