{"id":26249,"date":"2025-06-09T19:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=26249"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:12:51","slug":"foreign-ministry-announces-deportation-process-for-flotilla-activists-after-naval-seizure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/foreign-ministry-announces-deportation-process-for-flotilla-activists-after-naval-seizure\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Ministry Announces Deportation Process for Flotilla Activists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following the Israeli Navy\u2019s swift takeover of the <em>Madleen<\/em> vessel, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the 12 activists on board\u2014including climate activist Greta Thunberg\u2014will be deported back to their home countries in accordance with diplomatic protocols and immigration regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The yacht, part of the so-called \u201cFreedom Flotilla,\u201d was intercepted by Shayetet 13 naval commandos before reaching Gaza. The operation was executed quietly and without resistance, with all activists surrendering peacefully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Return to Country of Origin Underway<\/strong><br \/>\nIsraeli authorities confirmed that coordination is already in progress for the activists\u2019 return. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that despite media framing, the flotilla was not a humanitarian mission, as claimed by its participants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was a publicity stunt designed to draw attention and provoke political pressure against Israel,\u201d the ministry stated.<\/p>\n<p>Officials noted that the vessel\u2019s cargo included less than what a single aid truck typically delivers, undermining claims of humanitarian intent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staged Videos and Pre-Planned Messaging<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring the incident, activists released pre-recorded videos suggesting they were \u201ckidnapped in international waters,\u201d urging viewers to \u201capply pressure for our release.\u201d Israeli officials dismissed the messaging as coordinated propaganda.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The \u201cselfie yacht\u201d carrying Greta Thunberg and the other so-called \u201ccelebrities\u201d is continuing its journey toward an Israeli port.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival, arrangements will be made for their return to their respective home countries. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iK1tTKHizA\">pic.twitter.com\/iK1tTKHizA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IsraelMFA\/status\/1932066660984254888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Conduct During the Operation<\/strong><br \/>\nShayetet 13 forces boarded the yacht overnight in what was described as a precise and professional mission. No injuries were reported on either side. According to the Foreign Ministry, the Israeli Navy acted \u201cwith determination and discipline,\u201d ensuring that the flotilla did not reach the shores of Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greta Thunberg and the others are set to be returned to their countries following their failed attempt to breach the Gaza blockade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":26250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,6,65],"tags":[6606,2083,5100,6414,6367,2919,6415,2024],"class_list":["post-26249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-idf","category-security","category-world","tag-deportation","tag-foreign-ministry","tag-freedom-flotilla","tag-gaza-blockade","tag-greta-thunberg","tag-israeli-navy","tag-maritime-security","tag-shayetet-13"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.7 (Yoast SEO v24.7) - 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