Greta Thunberg detained after Israeli forces board Gaza-bound aid vessel

Monday 9 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 4:51am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Greta Thunberg, Israeli Forces, Freedom Flotilla Coalition

Israeli forces have intercepted the Madleen, a Gaza-bound aid ship, and detained activist Greta Thunberg and other passengers. Te Pāti Māori has condemned the incident as an abduction and called for the crew's safe release. Israel has described the vessel as a yacht carrying celebrities.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 9 Jun 2025, 7:58pm

   Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe and on her way (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 4:51am

   Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists (opens in new tab)