Climate activist Greta Thunberg embarked on a journey to Gaza with fellow activists aboard the 'Madleen' to challenge Israel's naval blockade. The group aimed to express solidarity with Palestinians.
Israel warned it would act to stop the boat, and the IDF confirmed they were monitoring the vessel. A spokesperson stated that Israel has experience in such situations and will 'act accordingly'.
The possibility of the 'Madleen' being stopped before reaching Gaza remains high. Reports indicate that the activists spotted drones, possibly from the Greek coast guard and the IDF, during their voyage.
Before departure, Thunberg emphasized their commitment to continue trying to challenge the blockade, stating that giving up would mean losing humanity.
This week, Townhall covered how left-wing climate activist Greta Thunberg embarked on a week-long journey sailing to Gaza.
Thunberg was joined with several other liberal activists who aim to breach Israel’s naval blockade in the region. They departed on the “Madleen” from the port of Catania in southern Italy.
Greta Thunberg says shes sailing to Gaza “to try to break the siege.”
The activist is sailing on a small boat with 11 other activists to “stand in solidarity” with Palestinians and plans to land in Gaza.
Her trip comes as Palestinians continue to hold 58 people hostage. pic.twitter.com/R3fne6AhYV
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 1, 2025
Thunberg, 22, gained notoriety as a teenager for being outspoken about climate change. It appears she ditched that cause and fully embraced the so-called “Free Palestine” cause.
Israel did not stay silent on the matter.
On Wednesday, Israel warned that it is prepared to “act accordingly” to stop the boat.Â
According to the New York Post, some of the passengers on the boat spotted drones from the Greek coast guard following them. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it was also monitoring the vessel.
Greta Thunberg and her shipmate issue “distress signal” just days into journey to Gaza.
“Please send a distress signal to everyone.”
Thunberg’s shipmate claimed they need help after spotting a drone.
“Please let the world know we are 80km from Greece and we need your help.” pic.twitter.com/DvOfFfCZ74
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 4, 2025
“For this case as well, we are prepared,” IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told the Times of London.
“We have gained experience in recent years, and we will act accordingly.”
It is highly possible that the Madleen will be stopped and not reach its destination.
“We are doing this because no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying, because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity,” Thunberg said in remarks before her departure.
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