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 environmental activist Greta Thunberg smiling and being handed a sandwich, claiming she is “safe and in good spirits” and on her way to Israel. The news comes as a pre-recorded video was released by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, stating that Greta and the crew of its charity ship had been “kidnapped” after Israeli forces took command of the vessel and detained the crew, including the 22-year-old activist.
The controversy surrounding Greta’s involvement with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition began earlier this week, when the organization announced that she would be joining the mission to break the Israeli-Egyptian blockade of the Gaza Strip. The group aimed to deliver humanitarian aid and raise awareness about the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
However, Israel has consistently maintained that the blockade is necessary to prevent the smuggling of weapons and materials used to finance terrorism. The country has also accused the Freedom Flotilla Coalition of attempting to breach its naval blockade and has pledged to take all necessary measures to prevent this from occurring.
On Wednesday, the Israel Foreign Ministry shared the picture of Greta on Twitter, accompanied by a statement assuring the public that she was safe and in good spirits. “Greta Thunberg is on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits,” the tweet read. “We are glad to see her smiling and enjoying a sandwich. We will continue to work with her to promote peace and understanding between nations.”
The picture shows Greta sitting on a ship, smiling and laughing as a crew member hands her a sandwich. The image appears to be a stark contrast to the claims made by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which stated that Greta and the crew had been kidnapped by Israeli forces.
In the pre-recorded video released by the coalition, Greta is seen speaking about the situation on board the ship. “We’ve been kidnapped,” she says, her voice shaking with emotion. “The Israeli Navy has taken control of our ship, and we’re being held captive. We’re not going to let them silence us. We’re going to continue to fight for the rights of the Palestinian people and for the liberation of Palestine.”
The video also features footage of the crew being detained and searched, as well as Greta and other activists being questioned by Israeli officials. The coalition claims that the Israeli Navy used force to take control of the ship, and that the crew is being held in detention centers.
The controversy surrounding Greta’s involvement with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition has sparked a heated debate about the Israeli-Egyptian blockade and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. While some have praised Greta’s commitment to the cause, others have criticized her decision to join the mission, arguing that it may put her safety at risk.
In a statement, the Israel Foreign Ministry emphasized that the country is committed to maintaining the blockade and will take all necessary measures to prevent the smuggling of weapons and materials used to finance terrorism. “We will not allow our borders to be breached, and we will not tolerate the smuggling of weapons and materials used to finance terrorism,” the statement read.
The situation is ongoing, with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition continuing to call for the release of Greta and the crew. Meanwhile, Israel has pledged to continue to work with Greta to promote peace and understanding between nations.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen what will happen to Greta and the crew of the charity ship. Will they be released and allowed to continue their mission, or will they be detained and charged with breaching the Israeli-Egyptian blockade? One thing is certain – the controversy surrounding Greta’s involvement with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition has sparked a heated debate about the Israeli-Egyptian blockade and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
