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Was Greta Thunberg arrested for the Gaza flotilla?

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Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities while participating in the Gaza flotilla and was subsequently deported, not formally arrested. She and other activists described their detention as dehumanising and alleged mistreatment, but Israel denied these claims.

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Greta Thunberg among 171 flotilla activists deported from Israel

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  • Greta Thunberg and Ada Colau were among 171 activists deported from Israel.
  • Crowds welcomed returning activists in Madrid and Lisbon. 13s
  • Activists described their detention in Israel as dehumanising. 19s
  • The flotilla was intercepted by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. 53s
  • Israel denied mistreatment allegations and said activists' rights were respected. 1m 13s
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Greta Thunberg among 171 flotilla activists deported from Israel
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Euronews
3 hours ago
Greta Thunberg among 171 flotilla activists deported from Israel

Greta Thunberg was among 171 flotilla activists detained and deported from Israel after being intercepted during a flotilla mission to Gaza.

Activists from Gaza flotilla denounce 'inhumane conditions' in Israel
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France 24
7 hours ago
Activists from Gaza flotilla denounce 'inhumane conditions' in Israel

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was among those detained by Israeli forces after the Gaza flotilla was intercepted.

Greta Thunberg claims she was kidnapped during Israel deportation
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i24 News
20 hours ago
Greta Thunberg claims she was kidnapped during Israel deportation

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said detained activists, including Thunberg, were handed over to police for deportation after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade.

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