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Israel Deports 171 From Gaza Aid Flotilla as Greta Thunberg Reaches Athens

The expulsions highlight a widening dispute over the Gaza blockade as humanitarian conditions deteriorate.

Overview

  • Israeli authorities removed 171 detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla on flights to Greece and Slovakia, including the final 15 Italian citizens.
  • Greta Thunberg arrived in Athens after expulsion and urged media and the public to focus on conditions in Gaza, criticizing Western governments for inaction.
  • The Israeli military issued what it called a “last warning” directing remaining Gaza City residents to move south, saying about 900,000 people have already left.
  • The United Nations has declared famine in northern Gaza, and Israel’s control of crossings continues to restrict the entry of food and essential goods.
  • Israeli strikes in recent days have killed hundreds of people, largely civilians, and critics say evacuation orders constitute forcible transfers under international law.