Greta Thunberg Condemns Trump After US-Israeli Iran Strikes; Detained by Israel
Key Takeaways
- Greta Thunberg detained aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla; dehydration, hunger, insults reported.
- Israeli forces illegally seized flotilla ships bound for Gaza.
- Greta Thunberg condemned Trump's threats against Iran amid US-Israeli strikes.
Trump's Threat and Thunberg's Response
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg emerged as a prominent voice of dissent after Trump threatened that a whole civilization will die tonight.
“Four days after the illegal seizure of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla on the way to Gaza, reports from Negev Prison in Israel describe dehydration, hunger, insults, violence, and coercion to raise the Israeli flag against peace activists, including Greta Thunberg”
She said no one is reacting and called for resistance to the normalization of genocide and war crimes.
Her comments came shortly before a ceasefire was announced, though it soon became clear the strikes would not stop.
Detained and Abused by Israeli Forces
Thunberg was detained by Israeli forces during the seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
She was one of 437 detainees held at Ketziot Prison in the Negev Desert.
Reports described dehydration, hunger, insults, violence, and coercion to raise the Israeli flag.
Thunberg told Swedish authorities she faced severe dehydration and had not received enough food.
Witnesses said she was dragged by her hair, beaten, and forced to kiss the Israeli flag.
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