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Trump Calls Greta Thunberg a 'Troublemaker' After Israel Deports Her From Gaza Aid Flotilla

Her removal to Athens followed Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, drawing activist claims of unlawful aid blockage.

Overview

  • Speaking at the White House, President Donald Trump said Thunberg is "very crazy," has "problems with anger," and "should see a doctor."
  • Israeli forces intercepted more than 40 boats trying to deliver aid to Gaza, deporting roughly 170 volunteers and holding about 138 others, according to reports.
  • Thunberg, detained and then expelled to Greece, urged attention on what she called a live-streamed genocide rather than on the mistreatment she says detainees faced.
  • The activist argued Israel violated international law by preventing aid and called for ending the blockade, occupation, and arms transfers supporting the campaign.
  • Cuba’s foreign minister condemned the detentions, Brazil’s president demanded participants be allowed to return, and protests were reported in parts of India.