Environmental environmental activist Greta Thunberg was exiled from Israel when she set sail on an unidentified vessel in the hope of delivering assistance to Gaza. Israeli authorities stopped the boat close to them and blocked it from delivering aid to Gaza.
Thunberg along with other activists, set out to distribute medical supplies and food items. They embarked on a boat that had left from Cyprus. The ship was stopped before it could even enter Gaza’s waters.
Israeli officials claim that the vessel was in violation of warnings and strayed into restricted zones. They also claimed that the boat was not equipped with the appropriate permits. Authorities took the ship to the port, where the passengers were detained to be questioned.
Thunberg was later returned to her country of origin. Israeli authorities claim that she broke the rules of immigration. She arrived in June, to join the mission.
The activist wrote via social networks: “We sailed with hope to help and bring solidarity. Our goal was to bring help and solidarity. “
The ship returned after Israel arrested its crew. Others passengers face exile. The aid intended for families and hospitals in Gaza is not yet delivered.
The incident has sparked debate across the world. People who supported the mission praised its intentions. Some critics said the mission was provocative and violated maritime laws. Human rights organizations have urged Israel to let emergency aid to Gaza.
Thunberg has become an icon of youth-led human rights initiatives. Thunberg’s return poses questions about how aid gets into conflict zones, as well as the rules that apply to it.
