<p>Greta Thunberg, the Swedish Environmental campaigner, has informed her government that she was being harshly treated by the Israeli authorities after she was held by the IDF from a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. As per a latest report, Israeli forces are also reported by another detainee to have taken photographs where Thunberg was allegedly forced to hold flags. The identity of the flags is unknown.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Swedish official, who visited the activist in prison, said that she claimed she was detained in a cell infested with bedbugs, with too little food and water. The information was given by the &nbsp;Swedish foreign ministry via email to people closer to Greta, the Guardian reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The email read, "The embassy has been able to meet with Greta. She informed of dehydration. She has received insufficient amounts of both water and food. She also stated that she had developed rashes which she suspects were caused by bedbugs. She spoke of harsh treatment and said she had been sitting for long periods on hard surfaces.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Another detainee reportedly told another embassy that they had seen her [Thunberg] being forced to hold flags while pictures were taken. She wondered whether images of her had been distributed,” the Swedish ministry’s official added, the British newspaper reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Greta and 437 other activists, parliamentarians, and lawyers, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a coalition of more than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid whose goal was to breach Israel’s 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Israeli forces intercepted all the boats and arrested every crew member on board.</p><p>The lawyers from the NGO Adalah said that the rights of the crew members have been “systematically violated”, reporting that activists were denied water, sanitation, medication, and immediate access to their legal representatives, “in clear breach of their fundamental rights to due process, impartial trial and legal representation”.</p>

A Swedish official, who visited the activist in prison, said that she claimed she was detained in a cell infested with bedbugs, with too little food and water. 

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish Environmental campaigner, has informed her government that she was being harshly treated by the Israeli authorities after she was held by the IDF from a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. As per a latest report, Israeli forces are also reported by another detainee to have taken photographs where Thunberg was allegedly forced to hold flags. The identity of the flags is unknown. A Swedish official, who visited the activist in prison, said that she claimed she was detained in a cell infested with bedbugs, with too little food and water. The information was given by the Swedish foreign ministry via email to people closer to Greta, the Guardian reported. The email read, "The embassy has been able to meet with Greta. She informed of dehydration. She has received insufficient amounts of both water and food. She also stated that she had developed rashes which she suspects were caused by bedbugs. She spoke of harsh treatment and said she had been sitting for long periods on hard surfaces.” “Another detainee reportedly told another embassy that they had seen her [Thunberg] being forced to hold flags while pictures were taken. She wondered whether images of her had been distributed,” the Swedish ministry’s official added, the British newspaper reported. Greta and 437 other activists, parliamentarians, and lawyers, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a coalition of more than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid whose goal was to breach Israel’s 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza. The Israeli forces intercepted all the boats and arrested every crew member on board. The lawyers from the NGO Adalah said that the rights of the crew members have been “systematically violated”, reporting that activists were denied water, sanitation, medication, and immediate access to their legal representatives, “in clear breach of their fundamental rights to due process, impartial trial and legal representation”.

<p>A Swedish official, who visited the activist in prison, said that she claimed she was detained in a cell infested with bedbugs, with too little food and water.&nbsp;</p>

‘Less food, room infested with bedbugs’: Greta Thunberg claims ‘harsh treatment’ by Israel after beig detained from flotilla

<p>Israeli authorities have claimed on Tuesday (Oct 1) that documents recovered by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip demonstrated Hamas’s direct involvement in an international aid flotilla known as the “Samud” (or Sumud) flotilla. This flotilla, which includes dozens of boats, is reportedly sailing to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip. Among the participants is Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The claims came amid reports that the Israeli security forces boarded the flotilla.</p><h2>What Israel has said about Samud flotilla</h2><p>Israel has made detailed claims linking the Samud flotilla and its leadership to Hamas via documents found in Gaza. These claims rely heavily on documents dated from 2021 and on Israel’s designation of the PCPA as a Hamas front, even as activists involved in the flotilla deny any connection to Hamas.&nbsp;</p><p>Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. claimed that the documents showed that the flotillas, including the Global Samud Flotilla, are “secretly owned” or operated by Hamas through affiliated organisations.&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-greta-thunberg-gaza-bound-global-sumud-flotilla-and-why-is-israel-blocking-it-1759296611800">Israeli commandos set to board and stop Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound 50-ship aid flotilla</a></p><h2>Gaza aid flotilla row: What is the PCPA?</h2><p>Israel has pointed in particular to the involvement of a Hamas-affiliated body known as the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA), which it accuses of managing these flotilla operations under civilian cover. PCPA was set up in 2018, and according to the Israeli government, it functions as Hamas’s representative body abroad, operating as ‘a de facto network of embassies.’ Israel designated the PCPA as a terrorist organisation in 2021, claiming it serves as a front for Hamas’s foreign activities.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-ambitious-points-critics-warn-about-shaky-foundations-1759228520072/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-ambitious-points-critics-warn-about-shaky-foundations-1759228520072/embed</a></p><p>The Israeli foreign ministry said the PCPA is responsible for mobilising anti-Israel actions on behalf of Hamas, including violent protests, marches, and flotillas intended to provoke confrontation with Israel. The ministry claimed the organisation presents itself as civilian while coordinating operations on Hamas’s behalf.</p><h2>What is the Samud flotilla?</h2><p>The Samud (or Sumud) flotilla is one of several maritime missions aiming to bring aid to Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. These efforts challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.</p><p>On September 25, the flotilla reportedly faced a drone attack while moored near the small Greek island of Koufonisi, south of Crete. Activists aboard blamed Israel for the explosions heard around their vessels late on 24 September. Greece has stated it would ensure safe passage of the flotilla within its territorial waters.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-the-peacemaker-10-takeaways-from-his-gaza-peace-plan-that-has-netanyahu-s-backing-1759195574203">Trump the ‘peacemaker’? 10 takeaways from his Gaza peace plan that has Netanyahu's backing</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The flotilla includes international activists including Thunberg. The flotilla’s stated aim is to deliver humanitarian aid and draw attention to the situation in Gaza.</p><h2>What documents does Israel claim to have found, linking Hamas to aid flotilla?</h2><p>Two specific documents found in Gaza support the claim of Hamas’s involvement in the Samud flotilla, claimed Israel.</p><p>First is a letter from 2021 allegedly signed by Ismail Haniyeh, then-head of Hamas’s Political Bureau. The letter reportedly called for unity between Hamas and the PCPA. Israeli authorities claimed this showed Hamas’s explicit endorsement of the PCPA’s activities, including its involvement in flotilla operations. Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli operation in Iran in 2024.</p><p>There is also a list naming dozens of individuals described as PCPA operatives, as per Israel, which said &nbsp;it included known Hamas members.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-situation-beyond-catastrophic-un-reveals-86-of-aid-does-not-reach-starving-palestinians-1754504323632">Gaza situation ‘beyond catastrophic’: UN reveals 86% of aid does not reach starving Palestinians</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Zaher Birawi, identified as the head of the PCPA’s Hamas operations in the UK and allegedly a long-time organiser of flotillas to Gaza, is among them. So is Saif Abu Kashk, described by Israel as a PCPA operative based in Spain. Israel also claimed that Kashk is the CEO of a company called Cyber Neptune, based in Spain, which allegedly owns many of the ships in the Samud flotilla. This document was reportedly recovered from a Hamas outpost in Gaza and is being cited as further evidence of direct operational links between Hamas and the flotilla organisers.</p><p>The Israeli claims have not been independently verified</p><p>Activists associated with the flotilla, including those involved in the Free Gaza Movement and similar groups, have historically denied ties to Hamas and assert that their missions are peaceful and humanitarian in nature.&nbsp;</p>

Israel claims Hamas is linked to the Samud flotilla, citing documents found in Gaza. The flotilla, carrying activists like Greta Thunberg, has denied any ties to the Palestinian militant group.

Israeli authorities have claimed on Tuesday (Oct 1) that documents recovered by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip demonstrated Hamas’s direct involvement in an international aid flotilla known as the “Samud” (or Sumud) flotilla. This flotilla, which includes dozens of boats, is reportedly sailing to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip. Among the participants is Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The claims came amid reports that the Israeli security forces boarded the flotilla. What Israel has said about Samud flotilla Israel has made detailed claims linking the Samud flotilla and its leadership to Hamas via documents found in Gaza. These claims rely heavily on documents dated from 2021 and on Israel’s designation of the PCPA as a Hamas front, even as activists involved in the flotilla deny any connection to Hamas. Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. claimed that the documents showed that the flotillas, including the Global Samud Flotilla, are “secretly owned” or operated by Hamas through affiliated organisations. Also read: Israeli commandos set to board and stop Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound 50-ship aid flotilla Gaza aid flotilla row: What is the PCPA? Israel has pointed in particular to the involvement of a Hamas-affiliated body known as the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA), which it accuses of managing these flotilla operations under civilian cover. PCPA was set up in 2018, and according to the Israeli government, it functions as Hamas’s representative body abroad, operating as ‘a de facto network of embassies.’ Israel designated the PCPA as a terrorist organisation in 2021, claiming it serves as a front for Hamas’s foreign activities. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-gaza-peace-plan-ambitious-points-critics-warn-about-shaky-foundations-1759228520072/embed The Israeli foreign ministry said the PCPA is responsible for mobilising anti-Israel actions on behalf of Hamas, including violent protests, marches, and flotillas intended to provoke confrontation with Israel. The ministry claimed the organisation presents itself as civilian while coordinating operations on Hamas’s behalf. What is the Samud flotilla? The Samud (or Sumud) flotilla is one of several maritime missions aiming to bring aid to Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. These efforts challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. On September 25, the flotilla reportedly faced a drone attack while moored near the small Greek island of Koufonisi, south of Crete. Activists aboard blamed Israel for the explosions heard around their vessels late on 24 September. Greece has stated it would ensure safe passage of the flotilla within its territorial waters. Also read: Trump the ‘peacemaker’? 10 takeaways from his Gaza peace plan that has Netanyahu's backing The flotilla includes international activists including Thunberg. The flotilla’s stated aim is to deliver humanitarian aid and draw attention to the situation in Gaza. What documents does Israel claim to have found, linking Hamas to aid flotilla? Two specific documents found in Gaza support the claim of Hamas’s involvement in the Samud flotilla, claimed Israel. First is a letter from 2021 allegedly signed by Ismail Haniyeh, then-head of Hamas’s Political Bureau. The letter reportedly called for unity between Hamas and the PCPA. Israeli authorities claimed this showed Hamas’s explicit endorsement of the PCPA’s activities, including its involvement in flotilla operations. Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli operation in Iran in 2024. There is also a list naming dozens of individuals described as PCPA operatives, as per Israel, which said it included known Hamas members. Also read: Gaza situation ‘beyond catastrophic’: UN reveals 86% of aid does not reach starving Palestinians Zaher Birawi, identified as the head of the PCPA’s Hamas operations in the UK and allegedly a long-time organiser of flotillas to Gaza, is among them. So is Saif Abu Kashk, described by Israel as a PCPA operative based in Spain. Israel also claimed that Kashk is the CEO of a company called Cyber Neptune, based in Spain, which allegedly owns many of the ships in the Samud flotilla. This document was reportedly recovered from a Hamas outpost in Gaza and is being cited as further evidence of direct operational links between Hamas and the flotilla organisers. The Israeli claims have not been independently verified Activists associated with the flotilla, including those involved in the Free Gaza Movement and similar groups, have historically denied ties to Hamas and assert that their missions are peaceful and humanitarian in nature.

<p>Israel claims Hamas is linked to the Samud flotilla, citing documents found in Gaza. The flotilla, carrying activists like Greta Thunberg, has denied any ties to the Palestinian militant group.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Israel claims documents from Gaza show Hamas's ‘direct involvement’ in aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board

<p>Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece.</p><p>"Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties.</p><p>"We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drone-strike-or-accident-greta-thunberg-s-gaza-bound-flotilla-ship-catches-fire-1757381225223"><strong>Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship?</strong></a></p><p>German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked.</p><p>"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”</p>

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<p>In an earlier video, Acar said the activists had "sighted 15 to 16 drones", adding that their radios had been jammed as loud music could be heard.</p><p>One video posted by the flotilla's official Instagram page showed an explosion it said it recorded from the Spectre boat at "01:43 GMT +3".</p><p>In another video posted by the same page, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said four boats had been "targeted with drones throwing devices" just before another explosion was heard in the background.</p><p>The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona earlier this month with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering aid to the territory.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-un-against-letting-survival-of-the-fittest-define-world-order-a-dig-at-trump-1758674204290"><strong>Macron warns UN against letting 'survival of the fittest' define world order. A dig at Trump's 'America First' vision?</strong></a></p><p>It currently numbers 51 vessels, most of which are situated off the Greek island of Crete.</p><p>It had already been targeted in two suspected drone attacks in Tunisia, where its boat had been anchored before resuming its voyage towards Gaza.</p><p>Among its high-profile participants is environmental activist Greta Thunberg.</p><p>Israel said Monday it would not allow the boats to reach Gaza.</p><p>Israel blocked two earlier attempts by activists to reach Gaza by sea in June and July.</p><p>Israel has come under huge international pressure over its war in Gaza, which has sparked a dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.</p><p>Last month, a body backed by the United Nations officially declared famine in part of Gaza.</p><p>And on September 16, UN investigators accused Israel of committing "genocide" in the besieged territory, nearly two years after the war erupted following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.</p><p><i>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</i></p>

"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece. "Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties. "We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said. Also read | Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship? German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked. "We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”

<p>"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."</p>

‘We only carry aid’: Gaza flotilla claims drone attacks off Greece, explosions reported on boats

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