Israel Shares Pic of Greta Smiling & Being Handed Sandwich Amid Kidnapping Claims
The internet is abuzz with the latest development in the saga surrounding climate activist Greta Thunberg and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has shared a picture of Greta Thunberg smiling and being handed a sandwich, claiming that she is “safe and in good spirits” and on her way to Israel. This comes just hours after the Freedom Flotilla Coalition shared a pre-recorded video of Greta stating that they have been “kidnapped” after Israeli forces took command of its charity ship and the crew, including the 22-year-old.
The controversy began on Monday, when the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a group of pro-Palestinian activists, set sail on a ship carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The group had planned to breach the Israeli naval blockade and deliver the aid to the besieged Palestinian territory. However, Israeli forces intercepted the ship and took control of it, sparking outrage among the activists and their supporters.
In the pre-recorded video, Greta Thunberg can be heard saying, “We have been kidnapped by the Israeli navy. We have not been allowed to enter Gaza, and we have not been allowed to deliver the aid that we brought with us.” The video also shows the ship’s crew and passengers, including Greta, being arrested and taken away by Israeli forces.
However, just hours later, the Israeli Foreign Ministry shared a picture of Greta Thunberg smiling and being handed a sandwich, claiming that she is “safe and in good spirits” and on her way to Israel. The tweet read, “Greta Thunberg is safe and in good spirits. She is on her way to Israel after being detained by the Israeli Navy. #Israel #GretaThunberg #FreedomFlotilla”
The tweet sparked outrage among Greta’s supporters, who accused Israel of kidnapping her and the rest of the ship’s crew. Many took to social media to express their outrage and solidarity with Greta and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
However, the Israeli Foreign Ministry has denied any allegations of kidnapping, stating that Greta and the rest of the ship’s crew were detained for violating the Israeli naval blockade. The ministry also claimed that the ship was carrying no humanitarian aid, but rather a group of activists who were intent on breaching the blockade.
The controversy has sparked widespread debate and outrage, with many calling for Greta to be released and the Israeli blockade to be lifted. The incident has also sparked concerns about the safety and well-being of Greta and the rest of the ship’s crew, who are still being held by Israeli forces.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the issue is complex and contentious. While the Israeli Foreign Ministry claims that Greta and the rest of the ship’s crew were detained for violating the naval blockade, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition maintains that they were kidnapped and that Greta was forced to record the pre-recorded video.
Regardless of the truth behind the incident, one thing is clear: Greta Thunberg’s involvement in the controversy has brought international attention to the plight of the Palestinian people and the Israeli naval blockade. As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the world is watching and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
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