Summary
Israeli authorities deported 171 activists, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who were part of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The activists were stopped by the Israeli navy and subsequently detained. They faced alleged mistreatment during their detention in Israel.
Key Facts
- Israel deported 171 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to bring aid to Gaza.
- Among those deported was Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
- The activists reportedly faced mistreatment, including allegations of abuse by Israeli forces.
- Activists were met by demonstrators in Athens, Greece, where 161 of them arrived after deportation.
- The flotilla set sail from Barcelona, Spain, in early September and was intercepted in international waters.
- A total of 341 activists have been deported so far, with 138 still detained in Israel.
- The Greek Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the activists in Athens, while Slovakia received 10 deportees.
- The Israeli police reported arresting more than 470 people from the flotilla boats.
