Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested by the Israeli army in international waters when she participated in a humanitarian mission to Gaza. The intervention has raised a multitude of criticisms of the organizers of the expedition that They qualify it as “illegal” and “a kidnapping.”
A peaceful mission with humanitarian aid
The Madleen ship, of the Flotilla de la Libertad coalition, transported a modest cargo with milk for babies, diapers, rice, medical supplies and water desalination kits. The objective was to deliver symbolic help to a gaza ravaged for 20 months of intense Israeli bombings and with an entry of extremely restricted goods since March.
At the time of the assault, Madleen sailed through international waters and had no intention of entering Israeli territorial waters. However, it was intercepted by Israeli naval units.
Since 2008, the Fleeta de la Libertad has tried, on about 40 occasions, to break the fence to Gaza imposed by Israel and Egypt. Although they achieved their goal in a handful of occasions, most of their boats have been arrested or diverted by Israel. The most tragic case was that of Mavi Marmara in 2010, where ten Turkish activists died after a military assault.
Greta Thunberg, Now detained with other eleven volunteers, it adds to a long list of international activists who have been intercepted in their attempt to challenge what they describe as an “illegal siege.”
Where is Greta?
So far, the Israeli authorities have not confirmed the exact Paradero of Thunberg and the rest of the Madleen crew. According to international law, Israel is obliged to deport them within a maximum period of 72 hours.
The Spanish government has formally protested by the assault, after confirming the arrest of the Spanish citizen Sergio Toribio.
