Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Flotilla Detained Once More by Israeli Forces in Dramatic Standoff.qn

The Israeli Navy intercepted the latest flotilla attempting to break the maritime blockade around the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and took Greta Thunberg and other activists into custody.

Footage from the scene on the Mediterranean shows the navy vessels intercepting the 47 boats that make up the Global Sumud Flotilla, which organizers say is carrying more than 500 activists, including climate advocate Thunberg.

The Swedish activist was seen sitting on the ground as Israeli sailors presented her belongings to her so that she could be taken into custody.

Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port.
Greta and her friends are safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/PA1ezier9s

— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) October 1, 2025

“Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted on X. “Greta and her friends are safe and healthy.”

Those aboard the ships could be seen chanting “Free Palestine!” as their journey game to an end about 100 miles from their intended destination, similar to the failed venture in June.

Video still of Greta Thunberg on the Global Sumud Flotilla being stopped by Israeli service members.

Greta Thunberg is seen aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. Israel Foreign Ministry

The floatilla members claimed Israeli warships were jamming their communications and live cameras just before the flotilla was intercepted.

“They are currently hailing our vessels, telling us to turn off our engines and await further instructions or our boats will be seized and we will face the consequences,” said Greg Stoker, an American veteran aboard one of the boats in the flotilla.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the activists would be taken to Ashdod, where Israel houses a naval base, and would then be expelled from the country.

Greta Thunberg and a crew member make victory signs from their ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Greta Thunberg and a crew member flash victory signs from their ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, September 25, 2025. REUTERS

Greta Thunberg sitting on the floor with another person, both illuminated by a spotlight.

Greta Thunberg is seen aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla which was stopped by Israel. Israel Foreign Ministry

Tajani said he had received assurances from his Israeli counterpart that no violence would be used against the flotilla.

The activists had previously rejected Israel’s calls for the boats to turn around and arrive at the Jewish state, where the military offered to take charge of the humanitarian aid on board and deliver it to Gaza.

The group maintains that the blockade around Gaza is illegal given the humanitarian crisis inside the Palestinian enclave, where hundreds of thousands of civilians are suffering from malnutrition.

A boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, with multiple flags including Palestinian, Turkish, and Pakistani, moored near Koufonisi.

Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

A boat with multiple flags, including the Palestinian flag, and "GAZA WE HEAR U, WE'RE COMING" painted on its side, sails on blue water.

Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

Spain, which has been critical about Israel’s war in Gaza, defended the flotilla and called for the residents of the ship, who hail from dozens of nations around the world, to be treated fairly.

“We must remember it is a humanitarian mission that wouldn’t be taking place if the Israeli government had allowed for the entry of aid,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told reporters Wednesday.

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