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.