Gaza, Freedom Flotilla
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Israel says it intercepted the 'selfie yacht' peacefully, offering snacks and water; activists claim abduction while tossing phones into the sea
The group, called the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, were aiming to get to Gaza carrying flour, rice, baby formula, and other basic supplies.
Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
Greta Thunberg was on a flight to France en route home to Sweden after being deported from Israel a day after the Gaza-bound aid yacht she was on board was intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters.
Greta Thunberg says she hasn't heard of allegations some involved in the Freedom Flotilla aid mission supported Hamas.
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Shortly after their arrests, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition posted prerecorded videos of the crew calling on Israel to release them.
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