Gaza, Israel and Greta Thunberg
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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition which organised the ship, claimed the activists, which included climate protester Greta Thunberg, were detained while sailing through international waters.
Israel’s interception of the Madleen is not without precedent. On May 2, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship Conscience was seriously damaged during a drone attack while carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. The attack ended its journey.
Blockades may be used in wartime, but only if they meet 5 legal conditions. Have Israel’s actions complied with the law?
The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.