Overview

• Israeli forces intercepted the multinational 'Flotilla of Resilience' and redirected vessels to Ashdod, detaining participants including Greta Thunberg for processing and planned deportation.
• An email cited by the Guardian and forwarded by Sweden’s foreign ministry says Thunberg reported dehydration from insufficient food and water and a suspected bedbug-related rash, describing harsh conditions.
• Another detainee told an embassy official they saw Thunberg being made to hold flags for photographs, and officials asked her to sign a document she did not understand, which she declined.
• The Swedish embassy visited nine detained citizens at Ktziot prison and publicly urged immediate provision of food and drinking water as well as access to Israeli legal counsel, staying in contact over deportation procedures.
• Polish activist Nina Ptak began a hunger strike, and Polish detainees declined expedited voluntary deportation, indicating they will await court proceedings in Israel as diplomatic engagement continues.