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Authorities Issue Major Update After Greta Thunberg Claims She’s Been Kidnapped
An update has been issued on the welfare of Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists who were onboard a boat that was seized by Israeli forces.
The Swedish activist had been on the Madleen, a British-flagged boat operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), to bring aid to Palestinians when the military intercepted them.
This led to the release of a prerecorded message from Thunberg, in which she said she and her friends needed urgent help.
“My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel,” the 22-year-old said.
“I urge all my friends, family, and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible.”
Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated that by the evening of June 9, Thunberg and the other activists arrived in Ashdod and underwent medical checks to ensure they were in good health.
The ministry has now begun deporting the activists, with Thunberg departing Tel Aviv on Tuesday on a flight to France after she agreed to be deported.
A photo of the activist on a plane has been posted.
However, France says five of the six French activists have refused to sign their deportation orders. They will now be brought before an Israeli judicial authority.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated: “Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will be brought before a judicial authority, in accordance with Israeli law, to authorize their deportation.”
France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, said earlier on X: “Our consul was able to see the six French nationals arrested by the Israeli authorities last night.
“One of them has agreed to leave voluntarily and should return today. The other five will be subject to forced deportation proceedings.”
The FFC said in a statement on Monday night that it expected any of the passengers who refused deportation orders to be transferred from Ramle prison, near Tel Aviv.
It added: “We continue to demand the immediate release of all volunteers and the return of the stolen aid. Their kidnapping is unlawful and a violation of international law.”
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