06.10.2025 20:49
Greta Thunberg and other activists from the Global Sumud Fleet, who were detained by Israel and later deported, have arrived in Greece. Upon arrival at the airport, Thunberg was greeted by a large crowd chanting "hero," which she silenced by saying, "No, we are not heroes." She added, "A genocide is happening in Gaza, and it is our responsibility to stop it."
Swedish Greta Thunberg, who was detained by Israel while bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza and later deported, along with fellow activists, has arrived in Greece. A large group welcomed the activists at the airport. In her first statement, Thunberg said, "A genocide is happening in Gaza, war crimes are being committed, and it is our duty to stop this."
THUNBERG AND 171 ACTIVISTS DEPORTED
171 activists detained from the Global Sumud Fleet were deported to Greece and Slovakia. In a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was noted that among those deported was Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
The statement also included photos of some activists, including Thunberg, being deported at the airport. It was striking that Thunberg and the other activists in the photos were dressed in the same color outfits.
THUNBERG IN GREECE: IT IS OUR DUTY TO STOP THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA
Thunberg and other activists have arrived in Greece. Welcomed by a large group at the airport, Thunberg stated in her first remarks, "A genocide is happening in Gaza, and it is our duty to stop this."
"WE ARE NOT HEROES"
Meanwhile, interesting moments occurred. Thunberg silenced the chants of "hero" from the crowd, saying, "We are not heroes."
GLOBAL SUMUD FLEET
The Global Sumud Fleet, which set out to break Israel's blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, approached the waters of Gaza on the evening of October 1.
The Israeli army, which attacked the fleet, illegally seized dozens of boats and ships, detaining hundreds of passengers.
The Global Sumud Fleet was the largest fleet to set out collectively to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza to date.