Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after the Gaza-bound support ship she was on was seized by the nation’s navy.
The 22-year-old local weather campaigner was one in all a dozen folks aboard the British-flagged yacht Madleen, which set sail from Sicily on 1 Could on a mission aiming to interrupt Israel’s sea blockade of Gaza.
Israel’s international ministry confirmed it had seized the vessel and introduced it to shore on Monday, saying the passengers had been “undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health”.
In a publish on X, the ministry shared a photograph of Thunberg on a airplane and stated she was flying to Sweden by way of France.
Adalah, a authorized rights group in Israel representing the 12 Madleen passengers, stated Thunberg, two different activists and a journalist had agreed to be deported and depart Israel.
Different activists who refused deportation had been being held in detention, Adalah added, and their case was set to be heard by Israeli authorities.
The professional-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) – which was working the yacht – stated at round 1am that the group had been “expected to be moved to the Ramleh detention facility unless they agree to leave immediately”.
The group added: “We continue to demand the immediate release of all volunteers and the return of the stolen aid. Their detention is unlawful and a violation of international law.”
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