Gaza flotilla – stay: Greta Thunberg detained by Israeli navy as assist vessel diverted | EUROtoday

The Global Sumud Flotilla has accused Israel of utilizing “active aggression” towards its crew because it confirmed all passengers have been unhurt.

In a submit on Telegram it wrote: “The Israeli occupation navy forces are using active agression on the Global Sumud Flotilla.

“Florida vessel has been deliberately rammed at sea. Yulara, Meteque and others have been targeted with water cannons.

“These illegal attacks on unarmed humanitarian ships is a war crime.All passengers on board are unharmed.”

Greta Thunberg is amongst a lot of flotilla crew members “safely stopped” and being “transferred to an Israeli port”, in accordance with the Israeli overseas ministry.

“Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,” it wrote in a submit on X.

Italy’s largest union has known as a basic strike for Friday in protest on the remedy of a flotilla in search of to carry assist to Gaza, it mentioned on Wednesday.

Protests have been additionally being held in a lot of Italian cities late on Wednesday, together with in Naples the place demonstrators halted prepare visitors on the predominant station after reviews that some 20 unidentified vessels have been seen approaching the worldwide flotilla.

Israel has condemned the flotilla as a “PR stunt” amid reviews it has intercepted a lot of boats concerned.

In a submit on X, its mbassador to the United Nations Danny Danon wrote: “We will not allow any PR stunt approaching an active war zone to violate our sovereignty.

“Those who tried to enter Israeli territory illegally will be deported immediately after Yom Kippur in Israel. Israel has repeatedly offered ways to peacefully deliver aid to Gaza, but this flotilla is not interested in aid – only provocation.”

Activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla have posted their response to what they known as Israel’s “threats” issued by way of radio to their flotilla.

In a radio message posted by the Israeli overseas ministry, the boats have been instructed to vary course and supply assist “through the established channels”.

In a video posted on the flotilla’s Telegram channel, activist Thiago Avila says: “We are a peaceful, nonviolent humanitarian mission.

“Our journey is legal under international law, and any attempt to obstruct us is not.

“We carry food, aid, water filters, crutches, baby formula, to people you have been starving to death.”

Three boats have been intercepted by Israeli navy in what activists have known as an “illegal attack on unarmed humanitarians,” in accordance with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

In an announcement issued on Wednesday night, the group mentioned the opposite vessels have been round 70 nautical miles from Gaza and deliberate to “continue undeterred”.

It additionally known as on governments and world leaders to demand the “safety and release” of all on board the intercepted boats.

“On Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at around 8:30 pm Gaza time, multiple vessels of Global Sumud Flotilla—notably Alma, Surius, Adara—were illegally intercepted and boarded by Israeli Occupation Forces in international waters,” it mentioned.

“Prior to illegally boarding the ships, it appears as though the Israeli naval vessels intentionally damaged ship communications, in an attempt to block distress signals and stop the live-stream of their illegal boat boarding.

“In addition to the boats confirmed to be intercepted, live-stream coverage and communication has been lost with multiple other boats.

“We are diligently working to account for all participants and crew. We will share updates as soon as we have confirmed information about the status of boats, detentions, injuries and potential casualties.

“This is an illegal attack on unarmed humanitarians in international waters. We call on governments, world leaders, and international institutions to demand the safety and release of all on board and continue to monitor this situation closely.

“Despite interception of a few vessels, the Global Sumud Flotilla is 70 nautical miles away from the Gaza coastline and will continue undeterred.”

A crew member has mentioned her boat has been intercepted in a pre-recorded video posted on social media.

“If you’re seeing this video, it means I have been kidnapped by the Zionist regime and that our boat was intercepted,” singer Leila Hegazy wrote.

“Pressure your governments to end their complicity in the g-cide of the Palestinian people and to make sure that all humanitarians on this mission return safe to our families.”

The Sirius vessel, which varieties a part of the flotilla, has been intercepted by Israeli naval forces, the group has claimed.

In a submit on Instagram it wrote: “On Oct 1, 2025, Israeli naval forces illegally intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla’s vessel Sirius along with other boats in international waters.

“Live-streams and communications have been cut. The status of participants and crew remains unconfirmed.

“This is an illegal attack on unarmed humanitarians. We call on governments and international institutions to demand their immediate safety and release.”