Israel signals naval action against Gaza-bound activist vessel carrying Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestinian crew aboard aid boat as Israeli defence ministry vows to block entry.

The latest news on Israel and Palestine. Israel's military has been instructed to prevent a charity yacht carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other pro-Palestinian campaigners from reaching Gaza, Israeli Defence Minister told the military on Sunday.

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"I instructed the IDF to act so that the Madleen... does not reach Gaza," Katz said in a statement. "To the antisemitic Greta and her Hamas-propaganda-spouting friends, I say clearly: You'd better turn back, because you will not reach Gaza."

The vessel, which left Sicily under a British flag, is currently off the Egyptian coast en route to the besieged enclave, carrying a modest shipment of humanitarian aid. Officials maintain the naval blockade is essential to security and have warned the crew to turn back.

Greta Thunberg travels to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid (June 2, 2025) // Shutterstock

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