‘Kidnapped in International Waters’: Greta Thunberg Called ‘Antisemitic’ as Israel Seizes Aid Ship Near Starving Gaza

In the early hours of June 9, 2025, Israeli naval forces intercepted the Madleen, a ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vessel, with activists including Greta Thunberg aboard, was boarded at approximately 3:02 am CET in international waters. What Happened to the Madleen The British-flagged Madleen was boarded by Israeli forces approximately 100 nautical miles from Gaza’s coast. According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the ship was “forcibly intercepted” by Israeli military forces. In a pre-recorded video released as the interception occurred, Thunberg stated: “My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this … Continue reading ‘Kidnapped in International Waters’: Greta Thunberg Called ‘Antisemitic’ as Israel Seizes Aid Ship Near Starving Gaza