Thunberg denies claims aid flotilla is a ‘publicity stunt’

Greta Thunberg has hit back at claims that the flotilla of Gaza- bound humanitarian aid ships she is on is a “publicity stunt”.

- ATHENA STAVROU

The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the population of Gaza, who are experiencing widespread hunger due to an Israeli naval blockade.

Israeli authorities have characterised the Global Sumud Flotilla as a publicity stunt - a claim activists on board deny.

Asked in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC about the accusations, Ms Thunberg said: “First of all I don’t think anyone would risk their lives for a publicity stunt. Second of all, if you think it’s a publicity stunt, have you asked people in Gaza if they consider this a publicity stunt?”