Israel deports Greta Thunberg
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Israel’s interception of the Madleen is not without precedent. On May 2, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship Conscience was seriously damaged during a drone attack while carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. The attack ended its journey.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition which organised the ship, claimed the activists, which included climate protester Greta Thunberg, were detained while sailing through international waters.
Blockades may be used in wartime, but only if they meet 5 legal conditions. Have Israel’s actions complied with the law?
Israel deported campaigner Greta Thunberg on a flight to Sweden via France on Tuesday, after detaining her along with other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat.Of the 12 activists on board the Madleen,
The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.