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What is happening with Greta Thunberg?

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Greta Thunberg is part of an international aid flotilla attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. The flotilla, carrying activists and humanitarian aid, has faced attacks and drone surveillance but remains committed to its mission.

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Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east

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  • Turkish drones have been circling an international aid flotilla heading for Gaza.
  • The flotilla includes parliamentarians, lawyers, and activists, and aims to breach Israel's naval blockade. 18s
  • Three Turkish drones have monitored the flotilla for several days, with no official explanation given. 36s
  • The flotilla has experienced drone attacks and is nearing waters where previous flotillas were intercepted. 1m 2s
  • Italy and Spain have deployed navy ships for humanitarian support but will not engage militarily. 1m 25s
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Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east
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Reuters
2 days ago
Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east

The global Samud flotilla is carrying parliamentarians, lawyers and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. They have vowed to breach an Israeli naval blockade around Gaza.

Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east
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Reuters
2 days ago
Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east

Last week, a drone attack damaged some of its boats off Greece. Earlier in the month, other drone strikes were reported, while some boats were docked in Tunisia.

Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla
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Euronews
7 days ago
Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla

Activists on board the convoy, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, have reported several attacks on their ship since departing from Spain at the start of September.

Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla
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Euronews
7 days ago
Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla

The activists emphasize that the attacks would not intimidate them from backing down from their humanitarian mission, which they say abides by international law.

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