Greta Thunberg’s Sumud flotilla linked to Hamas terror group according to Israel

The Israeli Navy intercepted a boat carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg, bound for Gaza. The Navy provided ample warning and ensured the activists' safety before escorting them to a port for an inspection of aid supplies. This interception occurred shortly after Thunberg released a video denouncing alleged human rights violations and calling for an end to what she termed an "illegal and inhumane siege."

Despite the activists' claims of a humanitarian mission and their denunciation of Israeli actions, Israeli authorities presented documents suggesting direct links between the flotilla leaders and Hamas. These documents allegedly indicate that the group operates under civilian cover to mobilize actions against Israel, including violent demonstrations and provocative flotillas. The interception did not deter the activists, who stated this was their 38th attempt since 2008 to break the siege, with plans to continue their efforts.

Further criticism emerged regarding the activists' actions, with footage showing plastic bottles being thrown overboard. Online commentators derided this as a "tokenistic display," questioning its effectiveness as aid and highlighting the environmental impact of such actions.

• A boat with activists, including Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by the Israeli Navy while attempting to reach Gaza.
• The Israeli Navy offered a warning and a legitimate channel for aid delivery, emphasizing the health and safety of those on board.
• Activists accused Israel of violating humanitarian and maritime law and committing war crimes.
• Israeli authorities presented evidence suggesting a link between flotilla leaders and the Hamas organization.
• Criticism was directed at the activists for discarding plastic bottles overboard, labeled a "tokenistic display."

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Israeli Navy Interception of Gaza-Bound Flotilla [00:00]

• The Israeli Navy intercepted a boat carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg, before they reached Gaza.
• The Navy provided the flotilla with ample warning before the interception.
• The health and safety of the activists were ensured.
• Activists were informed they could deliver aid through established channels at the port of Ashto, where aid would undergo security inspection before transfer to Gaza.
• The boat was intercepted, and its occupants, including Thunberg and her activist friends, were confirmed to be safe and healthy, being transported to a nearby port.

This section details the Israeli Navy's actions in intercepting a boat bound for Gaza, emphasizing the adherence to protocol and the safety of the individuals involved, while also presenting an alternative channel for aid delivery.

The Israeli Navy has been outspoken in her criticism of Israel, but that didn't stop the Israeli Navy from giving the flirtatilla plenty of warning before the interception and ensuring the health and safety of the activists on board bound for Gaza.

Activists' Stated Mission and Accusations [00:56]

• The interception occurred one day after Thunberg released a video denouncing Israel.
• Thunberg accused Israel of human rights violations and an "illegal and inhumane siege" on Gaza.
• An activist on board stated their mission was to deliver aid to the civilian population of Gaza.
• They believed interception by Israel would be a violation of humanitarian and maritime law.
• The activist called for accountability for "war crimes," to "stop the genocide," "stop the occupation," and "free Palestine."
• Thunberg expressed she was not scared of Israel but of a world that has "lost all sense of humanity."
• She stated their action was an attempt to show that "humanity left" and people are willing to "step up when all other means fail."
• The mission was described as a "last resort" and that it "should not have to exist."

This part highlights the stated intentions of the activists, their strong criticisms of Israel, and their belief in the righteousness of their mission to break the blockade.

My name is Kim and I'm currently on board the boat Alma as part of the global a peaceful humanitarian mission to deliver aid to the civilian population of Gaza and to break Israel's illegal and inhumane siege. And it is likely to believe that we will be intercepted tonight by Israel, which would be a blatant violation of humanitarian and maritime law. Israel is not immune to international law. They must be held accountable for their war crimes, to stop the genocide, stop the occupation, and free Palestine.

I'm not scared of of Israel. I'm scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity. And what we are doing here is trying to show that there is still some humanity left. That there are still people willing to step up when all other means fail. But this is a last resort. This mission should not have to exist.

Allegations of Ties to Hamas [02:09]

• Evidence was presented suggesting the flotilla may not be as grassroots as it appears.
• Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs released documents showing a direct link between flotilla leaders and the Hamas terrorist organization.
• According to Fox News, the ministry stated that Hamas relies on the Popular Conference for Palestinians abroad (PCPA) to represent them.
• Israel claims these documents demonstrate ties between Hamas and the leadership of the global Sumat flotilla.
• A letter allegedly read, "The organization operates under the pretense of civilian cover and is responsible on behalf of Hamas for mobilizing actions against Israel, including violent demonstrations, marches against Israel, and demonstration and provocation flotillas."

This section introduces counter-allegations from Israeli authorities, presenting evidence of a connection between the flotilla organizers and Hamas, casting doubt on the purely humanitarian nature of the mission.

The organization operates under the pretense of civilian cover and is responsible on behalf of Hamas for mobilizing actions against Israel, including violent demonstrations, marches against Israel, and demonstration and provocation flatillas.

Continued Activism and Criticism [02:59]

• Despite repeated interceptions, the activist is reportedly not giving up.
• The mission is described as ongoing and not a one-time event.
• This was stated as the 38th attempt to break Israel's siege on Gaza.
• These missions have been continuously sending boats since 2008 to try and break the siege.
• For the speaker, this was their third attempt, vowing to keep fighting until the goal is achieved.
• One of Thunberg's activist friends was criticized after footage emerged of plastic bottles being thrown off the boat.

This part underscores the persistent nature of the activists' efforts and introduces a new point of contention regarding their actions and their environmental implications.

This mission is not at all a one-time mission. It is not at all something that we do gather to do and then let go. This is the 38th attempt to break Israel's illegal siege on Gaza. These missions have been continuing since 2008, continuously sending boats to try to break the siege. Um, for me personally, this is my third attempt and we will keep we'll keep fighting uh until we achieve the goal.

Public Reaction and Environmental Concerns [04:18]

• Online commentators mocked the act of throwing plastic bottles as a "tokenistic display."
• Commenters questioned the effectiveness of throwing bottles as aid in a war zone.
• One commenter noted the irony, stating, "Guess they don't realize they'll be cleaning up that up in the plastic island in the Pacific next year."

This final section details the public's negative reaction to the activists' behavior, specifically the discarding of waste, highlighting concerns about environmental impact and the perceived futility of such actions.

Online commentators mock the tokenistic display, saying that's their aid for real, throwing callers in the water in hopes some hungry person will it in an active war zone. And this person doubled down, saying, "Guess they don't realize they'll be cleaning up that up in the plastic island in the Pacific next year.