In a dramatic escalation of the Gaza flotilla standoff, Israeli authorities have blocked a boat carrying former climate activist Greta Thunberg from reaching the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. The vessel, part of a new activist initiative aimed at challenging Israel’s maritime blockade, was intercepted before breaching the restricted zone.

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The Israeli government swiftly rejected the flotilla’s entry, warning that allowing it to dock in Gaza would set a dangerous precedent. Officials emphasized that the blockade is a critical national security measure designed to prevent weapons smuggling and the bolstering of terrorist infrastructure.

Greta Thunberg, who rose to global fame as a climate change activist, has recently shifted her activism to what critics are calling “flotilla theater” — publicly aligning with groups hostile to Israel under the banner of humanitarian aid. Her presence on the vessel has drawn international attention, but Israeli officials remain unmoved.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has not ruled out forcibly redirecting the vessel to the Israeli port of Ashdod. He may also choose to leave the boat stranded at sea until it agrees to turn back voluntarily. Either way, sources say arrests of those on board are likely if the ship enters Israeli jurisdiction.

A senior Israeli official told reporters, “No one is above the law, and no PR stunt will compromise the security of our citizens. Gaza is ruled by a terrorist organization, and we will not allow unvetted entry through maritime provocation.”

As of now, the vessel remains offshore under Israeli surveillance. Authorities are weighing their next steps as global media spotlight the latest chapter in the ongoing propaganda war surrounding Gaza.

    Eva Reichl June 4, 2025 4:25 pm

    This terrible woman – what a nuisance to the world …

    Martin Z. Craig June 4, 2025 4:27 pm

    Greta go home.

    Fred June 4, 2025 4:34 pm

    Let her go to Gaza and see what happens to her 🤷🏼‍♂️

    barry o June 4, 2025 4:55 pm

    c unt

    Alejandro June 4, 2025 5:06 pm

    Greta, insane comunist

    Clive V June 4, 2025 5:14 pm

    She really an odious pathetic little something. She is well aware that her 15 minutes of totally undeserved fame has vanished and she is desperate to get people to notice her.
    It must be devestating to her that she is totally ignored or treated with the contempt she deserves.
    Israel should definitely just leave the boat to flounder there and let her pantomimes continue.
    It would be totally wrong of them to acknowledge her in any form whatsoever.
    That is what she desperately wants.

    Michelle June 4, 2025 6:11 pm

    Trade her for a hostage!!!

    Mark Hirschel June 4, 2025 6:32 pm

    She knew the boat wouldn’t be allowed entry, in fact she’s secretly thankful. Like she could handle being in Gaza 🤣🤣

    Cindy June 4, 2025 8:32 pm

    She is so pathetically desperate for attention now that no one cares about anything she has to say. Bye bye Greta.

    Sally June 4, 2025 9:46 pm

    Barry O 👍

    Yitzchok June 4, 2025 10:16 pm

    Let her become a new target for Israel to take out.
    Way to go Israeli navy 👍✅

    Dallas June 4, 2025 11:47 pm

    Greta Thunberg’s so-called “freedom flotilla” encapsulates the delusion and hypocrisy surrounding the Israel-Gaza war.

    This isn’t a humanitarian mission—it’s a Mediterranean leisure cruise. Participants are smiling, swimming, and filming TikTok videos. This is self-serving activism. And let’s be honest: she wouldn’t dare try this stunt anywhere near Hamas-controlled waters.

    She knows she’s safe because Israel has Hamas on the ropes. That’s what makes this spectacle possible.

    It’s not activism. Its performance. And it’s pathetic.

    Nathaniel June 5, 2025 9:52 am

    go home girl

    Leshl June 5, 2025 5:38 pm

    Israel should have sunk that boat. After all it is a minis to Israel during war time.

    Tor June 6, 2025 12:41 pm

    I say let her in. Hamas is running out of white women to torture.

    Avi Cohen June 6, 2025 7:27 pm

    Most these comments are not funny, I’ve gotta say… What was funny was she was called “Loser of the Week” on some news broadcast, and it showed a video of her forcing herself to tears over “nobody caring” or some bs lmfao

    also Avi Cohen June 6, 2025 7:30 pm

    Whoever just wrote “c unt” with the space in between is hilarious 🤣

    Anguri June 7, 2025 9:49 am

    @also Avi Cohen
    Would you mind explaining to me (not english mother tongue/ and not jewish) what “c unt” is supposed to mean (for insiders) here?
    I like laughing, too!

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