Last Updated: June 05, 2025, 15:26 IST
Greta Thunberg joined 11 others- including Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham- on a ship operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition which departed from Catania. Greta Thunberg said her mission is a peaceful attempt to deliver essential aid.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is sailing toward Gaza aboard a humanitarian aid vessel as Israel said that it is “prepared” to stop the flotilla from breaching its naval blockade of the besieged Palestinian territory.
The 22-year-old activist joined 11 others- including Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham- on the Madleen, a ship operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which departed from Catania, Italy, on Sunday. The group said that their mission is a peaceful attempt to deliver essential aid and to challenge what they call Israel’s “illegal siege” and “escalating war crimes” in Gaza.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning saying, “For this case as well, we are prepared. We have gained experience in recent years, and we will act accordingly.” The flotilla is carrying supplies including baby formula, flour, diapers, hygiene kits, water filters and medical equipment for civilians in Gaza, which has been under total blockade for more than 90 days.
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