Overview

• On June 9, Israeli forces intercepted the Freedom Flotilla’s British-flagged vessel in international waters and detained Thunberg alongside eight other activists
• The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed her claim of being kidnapped and said the passengers would be repatriated
• Thunberg was flown to Paris on June 10 and proclaimed that the world needs more young angry women in response to President Trump’s remarks
• President Trump had labeled her a “young, angry person” and urged her to take anger management classes after the interception
• The mission sought to deliver food and medical supplies to Gaza, which is enduring a severe hunger crisis as the conflict with Hamas continues