IDF Halts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Aid Vessel: ‘The Show Is Over’
Sarah Johnson
June 9, 2025
Brief
Israeli forces detain Greta Thunberg’s Gaza-bound aid vessel, diverting it to Israel and ending the Freedom Flotilla’s mission.
In a dramatic early-morning operation, Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen, a Gaza-bound vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and a crew of 11 others, including Liam Cunningham of Game of Thrones fame and French MEP Rima Hassa. The Israeli Navy diverted the so-called "selfie yacht" to an Israeli port, declaring the maritime zone off Gaza’s coast a no-go area.
The activists, sailing under a Palestinian flag, aimed to deliver aid and spotlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But Israel’s Foreign Ministry wasn’t impressed, noting the boat’s cargo was barely a truckload—hardly enough to make a dent. The ministry quipped, "The show is over," assuring the public that the passengers were safe, munching on sandwiches and sipping water.
Israel had been tracking the Freedom Flotilla Coalition for days, vowing to halt its mission. A Navy officer’s video, shared on X, showed a polite but firm exchange with the activists, directing them to reroute and use established aid channels. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to screen October 7 footage for the detainees, a pointed reminder of the region’s tensions.
The Madleen’s cargo, minus what the "celebrities" consumed, will reportedly reach Gaza via official routes. For Thunberg and her crew, the journey ended not with a bang but with a detour—and a reality check.
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Editor's Comments
Greta’s flotilla got more selfies than supplies—talk about a yacht party with a cause! Israel’s Navy played bouncer, but the real joke’s on the ‘aid’ that wouldn’t fill a minivan. Meanwhile, Gaza’s crisis deserves more than a celebrity cameo.
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