Greta Thunberg and Activists on "Selfie Yacht": Stopped by Israeli Army!
The activists embarked on a long journey to bring urgently needed aid supplies to the Gaza Strip. After several days of sailing on the ship "Madleen," their goal was within reach. However, the Israeli navy put an end to the mission before it could reach the Gaza Strip. The ship was stopped, and Israeli soldiers boarded.
The Israeli Intervention and Its Consequences
The Israeli army intervened decisively. The ship was towed to the Israeli coast. According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, all passengers are safe and unharmed. They were even provided with water and sandwiches. The instruction is clear: the activists are to return to their home countries. For Israel, the matter was quickly resolved.
Israel's Perspective: A "Selfie Yacht" Show?
The Israeli Foreign Ministry commented on the incident on the platform X quite bluntly. They dismissively referred to the ship as a "Selfie Yacht" and declared, "The show is over." In their opinion, the activists merely wanted to stage a media provocation to attract public attention. The amount of cargo was so small that it did not even equate to a truck delivery. There are other, more sensible ways to bring aid to the Gaza Strip without Instagram selfies, according to the official statement.
The Activists' Version: Abducted and Disrupted
The activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which includes Greta Thunberg, told a completely different story. On X, they released pre-recorded videos in which they asked their respective home countries for help and claimed to have been abducted by Israeli forces. Previously, they had reported that drones circled their ship, sprayed it with a white, paint-like substance, and that radio communication was disrupted.
Two completely different narratives collide here. What is a desperately needed aid mission for some is a PR stunt with minimal benefit for others.
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