IDF Raids Aid Sailboat Madleen Carrying Greta Thunberg and Others

emergency · June 2025 · At sea near Gaza

Israeli Defense Forces raided the sailboat Madleen, which was carrying aid intended to break the Israeli siege on Gaza. All onboard, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, were reportedly abducted by Israeli forces. The raid was justified by Israeli officials to prevent a wave of flotillas challenging the blockade.

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• “IDF troops have raided the Madleen, a sailboat that was carrying aid intended to break the Israeli siege on Gaza. Everyone onboard has reportedly been abducted by Israeli forces, including climate activist Greta Thunberg.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 12th, 2025 (June 12th, 2025)

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