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Greta Thunberg kidnapped on Gaza flotilla; videos show Israeli forces hijacking Madleen (www.hindustantimes.com)

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Greta Thunberg, in a video posted on social media, said she and other members of the Freedom flotilla en-route to Gaza have been kidnapped by Israeli forces. This comes after the Daily Mail reported that several Israeli vessels surrounded the ship Madleen, prompting the crew to raise an alarm.

Thunberg shared a pre-recorded video appealing for international help. “My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden,” she said in the clip. “If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel. I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible.”

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[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 6 points 6 months ago

She was no dummy. But was always going to die this way.

(I only assume she is dead.)

[-] CallMeButtLove@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago

I can understand where the fear that she'll be killed comes from, but I really don't think that's what will happen. She's too high profile, and her and the others know it. That's what's part of what makes this such a bold move. They were basically daring Israel to do something about it. There is a legitimate chance of harm coming to them, but I really expect they'll just be released in a few days.

[-] VinesNFluff@pawb.social 5 points 6 months ago

Yeah I admire Greta, but anyone who's been paying attention had to know this would eventually happen.

Punch enough knife-tips and you'll get cut. Greta wouldn't shut up and wouldn't sell out, now she's going to die a lot.

[-] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 3 points 6 months ago

Why the fuck did she even go there? Did she think she would make a difference? She would be better off trying to become a military officer, and prepare defenses against future Israel invasion.