- Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel after the Israeli military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on, according to the country’s Foreign Ministry.
- The Foreign Ministry shared a photo on X of Ms Thunberg on a plane headed for France.
- The Swedish activist was among 12 passengers on the Madleen, a boat carrying aid to Gaza; she has accused Israel of systematic war crimes against Palestinians.
- The group was protesting the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.
- Israel maintains that such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza.
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Israel says Greta Thunberg is being deported after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized