Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen in international waters, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists. The 12 campaigners are being processed for deportation from Ben Gurion airport, with some refusing to sign documents. The incident has drawn condemnation from Turkey and Iran, and follows a previous incident involving another Freedom Flotilla ship. Israel maintains its naval blockade on Gaza is to prevent weapons imports, while facing pressure to allow more aid.
Israel preparing to deport Gaza aid boat activists, including Greta Thunberg
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen in international waters, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists. The 12 campaigners are being processed for deportation from Ben Gurion airport, with some refusing to sign documents. The incident has drawn condemnation from Turkey and Iran, and follows a previous incident involving another Freedom Flotilla ship. Israel maintains its naval blockade on Gaza is to prevent weapons imports, while facing pressure to allow more aid.
Trending- 1 May: Freedom Flotilla ship Conscience damaged off Malta.
- 2 June 1: Madleen departs Italy for Gaza.
- 3 Sunday (before Monday interception): Israeli defence minister Israel Katz states naval blockade is for preventing weapons.
- 4 Monday: Israeli forces intercept Madleen in international waters, tow it to Ashdod. Land convoy launched from Tunisia.
- 5 Tuesday: Activists taken to Ben Gurion airport for deportation.
- Deportation of activists
- International condemnation (Turkey, Iran)
- Increased pressure on Israel regarding aid
- Deaths near GHF distribution points
- Ongoing naval blockade
What: Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, and are preparing to deport them.
When: Monday (interception), Tuesday (deportation preparations), June 1 (departure from Italy), May (previous incident), Sunday (Israel Katz statement), late May (GHF distribution points deaths).
Where: International waters (west of Gaza), port of Ashdod, Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion airport), Italy, Malta, Tunisia, Gaza, Middle East.
Why: Israel claims the naval blockade is to prevent Palestinian militants from importing weapons; activists aim to deliver aid to Gaza due to famine risk; Israel is facing pressure to allow more aid.
How: Israeli naval forces intercepted the Madleen, towed it to Ashdod, and transferred activists to Ben Gurion airport for deportation. Some activists refused to sign deportation documents.