Greta Thunberg and the activists who accompanied her on the “Selfie Flotilla” have arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport ahead of their deportation from Israel, the Foreign Ministry announced overnight (Tuesday) in a press release.
Screening of the Video and the Activists’ Response
Earlier, the activists were taken into a room where a video was screened showing the atrocities committed by the Hamas terror organization during the October 7 attack. However, as soon as the screening began, the activists refused to continue watching.
Defense Minister Israel Katz responded:
“The antisemitic flotilla participants are closing their eyes to the truth. Those who side with the murderers rather than the victims ignore the horrific acts Hamas carried out against Jewish and Israeli women, the elderly, and children.”
Deportation Within Hours
The Foreign Ministry reported that several of the “Selfie Yacht” passengers are expected to leave within a few hours. Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and depart voluntarily will be brought before a judicial authority, in accordance with Israeli law, to authorize their removal.
The passengers of the “Selfie Yacht” arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to depart from Israel and return to their home countries.
Some of the “Selfie Yacht” passengers are expected to leave within the next few hours.
Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will… pic.twitter.com/szEHmd0rS0— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 10, 2025
As Previously Reported
Shayetet 13 naval commandos intercepted the flotilla overnight between Sunday and Monday in a swift operation carried out without casualties. The provocative flotilla, which was en route to Gaza, was stopped by the commandos and brought to the Israeli coast.
