The picture of Swedish local weather activist Greta Thunberg, smiling on the sight of a sandwich, grew to become the flashpoint on social media as individuals requested whether or not she was kidnapped in any respect, as she claimed. The Israeli international ministry referred to as it a drama and posted the picture of the crew members of Madleen, the Gaza-bound help ship — sitting facet by facet whereas an Israeli soldier provided them bottled water and sandwiches. Greta Thunberg was additionally amongst them. However the Freedom Flotilla Coalition claimed earlier that the Israeli navy attacked and unlawfully boarded the Madleen which was taking help to Gaza. “If you happen to see this video, we’ve got been intercepted and kidnapped in worldwide waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that assist Israel,” the FFC launched a video wherein Thunberg stated this.When the FFC misplaced communication with Madleen, it started posting pre-recorded video messages and Thunberg’s one was considered one of them. In an announcement, the FFC stated Israel had acted with “complete impunity” and that the vessel’s cargo, which included child formulation, meals and medical provides was “confiscated.” Israel stated it might switch the products to Gaza by way of humanitarian channels.“Israel has no authorized authority to detain worldwide volunteers aboard the Madleen,” stated Huwaida Arraf, human rights legal professional and Freedom Flotilla organizer. “This seizure blatantly violates worldwide regulation and defies the (Worldwide Court docket of Justice’s) binding orders requiring unimpeded humanitarian entry to Gaza.”Israel referred to as the ship a ‘selfuie yacht’ and stated the ship was intercepted to offer the movie star activists sandwiches and water and to securely transport them to the shores of Israel.Social media customers trolled Greta Thunberg, stating that the local weather activist won’t have preferred the truth that the sandwiches have been wrapped in plastic. One stated that these have been additionally white bread with no mayonnaise and never even toasted.“Greta is now being held hostage by Jews, who’re taunting her with sandwiches probably containing synthetic components and wrapped in plastic. These brutes are forcing her to smile!” one stated. British broadcaster Piers Morgan referred to as Thunberg an “attention-seeking narcissist”. “What an insult to the precise hostages in Gaza who actually WERE kidnapped. This silly stunt is all about your ego, and can make zero distinction to the plight of harmless Palestinians caught up on this dreadful battle,” Morgan posted.
