Israel deports Greta Thunberg, 171 Gaza aid activists

Israel has deported climate activist Greta Thunberg along with 171 others after intercepting a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.

The move comes after authorities stopped around 470 people aboard more than 40 civilian boats last week.

This marks the second time Thunberg has been turned away trying to reach Gaza by sea. Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt,” insisting all detainees were treated according to the law, while activists have alleged harsh conditions during detention.

The deported group included citizens from countries such as Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, and the United States, sent back to Greece and Slovakia. The flotilla drew global attention amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.