Israel on Gaza aid activist Thunberg: ‘Greta is here for Greta’
Israeli officials say the seized Madleen vessel carried what amounted to less than a truckload of aid.
“This wasn’t humanitarian aid. It’s Instagram activism,” government spokesperson David Mencer said. “Meanwhile, Israel has delivered over 1,200 truckloads in the last two weeks. So who’s really feeding Gaza and who’s really feeding their own ego? Greta was not bringing aid, she was bringing herself. And she’s not here for Gaza, let’s be blunt about it. She’s here for Greta.”
Israel sealed off Gaza from all aid in the early days of the war on Gaza in 2023, but later relented under US pressure. In early March, shortly before Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas, the country again blocked all imports including water, food, fuel and medicine.
Only minimal aid has arrived in Gaza under an Israeli scheme that forced the United Nations and other humanitarian groups from the process. The UN says the current relief entering the besieged territory is a “drop in the ocean” as Palestinians face famine.
1,200 of their half filled trucks, 600 trucks in 2 weeks, avg 42 per day, out of the 500-600 needed daily. That while Netanyahu pays gangs to loot aid and shoot at aid seekers, 120+ killed so far and many more wounded. Nothing but a desperate propaganda war by Israel.
Trump mocks Greta Thunberg after Madleen seizure
US President Donald Trump has dismissed activist Greta Thunberg’s efforts to raise awareness of the disaster in Gaza. Thunberg was among the volunteers onboard the Madleen aid ship seized by Israeli forces.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said: “I think Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg.”
He added: “She’s a young, angry person… I think she has to go to an anger management class.”
The comments come after Thunberg was seized by Israeli commandos onboard the UK-flagged civilian vessel attempting to deliver aid to Gaza’s starving population. The Trump administration, meanwhile, continues to arm Israel and has repeatedly used its veto to shield its ally from accountability at the UN Security Council.
More than 1,000 join Tunisian land convoy heading to Rafah
A Tunisian humanitarian convoy comprised of more than 1,000 participants is making its way towards the Egyptian border to try to deliver aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza.
Organised by a coalition of civil society groups, unions and pro-Palestine activists, the convoy is carrying medical supplies, food and other essentials, aiming to push through the Rafah crossing, which has remained largely closed to international aid for months.
Convoy leaders say their goal is to challenge the ongoing Israeli blockade and draw attention to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza, where tens of thousands are on the brink of starvation and the health system is collapsing.
The effort comes in the wake of Israel’s seizure of the Madleen aid vessel, which was intercepted by Israeli naval forces as it attempted to breach the blockade by sea.
Organisers have called on other Arab and international groups to join the effort and demand unhindered humanitarian access to Israel-besieged Gaza.
