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Israel to block Gaza-bound activists
Mint Mumbai
|June 09, 2025
Vessel carrying activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is attempting to break the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip
Israel on Sunday ordered the military to stop a humanitarian ship carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, from breaking the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
"I have instructed the military to prevent the Madleen flotilla from reaching Gaza," Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said in a statement from his office.
Calling Thunberg an "antisemite" and the group of activists "Hamas propaganda mouthpieces", he added: "Turn back because you will not reach Gaza."
The Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, left Italy on June 1 with the aim of delivering aid and challenging the Israeli blockade, which has been in place for years even before the Israel-Hamas war since October 2023.
Organisers said Saturday the vessel had entered Egyptian waters and was nearing Gaza, where the war has entered its 21st month.
This story is from the June 09, 2025 edition of Mint Mumbai.
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