From: ABC news June 8, 2025 Israeli military speedboats ‘surround Thunberg aid ship’
Five speedboats are circling the aid ship after Israel Defence Minister ordered the military to stop the vessel from reaching Gaza ‘by any means necessary’.
Israel's defence minister has issued a personal warning to campaigner Greta Thunberg, saying the Gaza-bound aid ship she is currently sailing on should immediately turn around or face the Israeli military.
The "Madleen" a UK-flagged sailing ship chartered by activist group Freedom Flotilla, has reported its GPS trackers being scrambled while off the coast of Egypt, indicating possible preparations for an interception.
Israel's defence minister has warned activist Greta Thunberg that the aid ship she is travelling on towards the Gaza Strip should turn around, saying the IDF will take all necessary steps to stop the ship arriving in the war-ravaged territory.
Ms Thunberg has replied to the defence minister's comments, saying it's important the world keeps its focus on the blockade and the Palestinian people.
Mr Katz posted on social media platform X along with a photo flanked by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officials:
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"I have instructed the IDF to act to prevent the Madleen hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza, and to take whatever measures are necessary to that end,"
"To the antisemitic Greta [Thunberg] and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: you should turn back because you will not reach Gaza.
