Greta Thunberg was deported this morning (Tuesday) on a flight from Ben Gurion Airport to France. After years of refusing to fly as part of her climate crisis campaign, Greta voluntarily boarded an El Al plane—only to find herself seated in the least desirable spot: at the back of the aircraft, next to the restrooms, with a seat that didn’t recline.
Closing Their Eyes to the Truth
The Foreign Ministry reported that several passengers from the “Selfie Yacht” are expected to leave the country within hours. Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and exit Israel will be brought before a judicial authority, as required by Israeli law, to approve their expulsion.
Earlier, the activists were brought into a room where a video was shown documenting the atrocities committed by the Hamas terror organization during the October 7 attacks. But as soon as the video began, the activists refused to continue watching. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded: “The antisemitic flotilla participants are closing their eyes to the truth. Those who prefer the murderers over the victims are ignoring the horrors Hamas inflicted on Jewish and Israeli women, the elderly, and children.”
She Got a Pastrami Sandwich – and Smiled
As previously reported, Shayetet 13 naval commandos from the Israeli Navy boarded the “Madelene” ship overnight while it was en route to Gaza as part of the “Freedom Flotilla.” Twelve activists were on board, including Greta Thunberg, who surrendered upon the arrival of the IDF forces. The operation was carried out quietly and swiftly, with no injuries.
A viral image circulated online shows Greta smiling at IDF cameras as she receives a pastrami sandwich and a bottle of water from soldiers—even though she describes herself as a “strict vegan.”
Fighting for the Planet—or for Politics?
Greta Thunberg, 22, is a Swedish activist who rose to international prominence for her campaign against climate change and global warming. She persuaded her parents to reduce their carbon footprint, adopt a vegan diet, and stop flying. As a result of the no-flying commitment, her mother had to forgo parts of her international opera career.
Over time, Thunberg extended her activism into political areas, including support for a boycott of Israel and participation in protests by Indian farmers. Critics argue that her political involvement has undermined the environmental movement that originally made her famous. Thunberg has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and selective mutism.
