Greta Thunberg's Flotilla Returned to Gaza: What Happened to the Ships.

According to The Sun: Greta Thunberg's last voyage to Gaza had to return just hours after starting due to threats from Israel that she could be imprisoned.

After a noisy departure, her ship shamefully returned to port in Barcelona on Sunday.

22-year-old eco-activist Greta Thunberg has re-launched her 'Freedom Flotilla', but her previous voyage in June ended with her being deported by Israeli authorities.

The mission of the flotilla is to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, breaking the blockade that Israel has imposed on the region, allowing only a limited amount of aid.

This time, the flotilla, named the 'Global Samud Flotilla', is significantly larger and consists of about 20 ships. Among the activists on board are former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau and actor from 'Game of Thrones' Liam Cunningham.

However, just a few hours after departure on Sunday, Greta's ship decided to turn back due to weather conditions, RAC1 reports. It is currently unclear whether only some ships returned or the entire flotilla.

Captains plan to meet in the morning to assess the possibility of setting sail again.

Israeli officials accused Thunberg of anti-Semitism and warned that she could be detained upon her next arrival. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is preparing a plan to detain activists under severe conditions.

The plan also involves seizing several vessels to create 'naval forces for police operations'. Sources close to Ben-Gvir claim: 'After several weeks in Ktziot and Damon, they will regret their visit.'

A Grand Design for the Flotilla

This flotilla is the fourth and largest to depart for Gaza this year, and the second led by Thunberg. It set off from Barcelona, where thousands of supporters saw them off.

Thunberg told the crowd:

“This is a mission to challenge an extraordinarily brutal international system that does not uphold international law.”

Recall that in June on the 'Freedom Flotilla', she departed with 11 companions from Italy to international waters around Gaza, where the group was detained by Israeli authorities.

Thunberg called Israel's reaction to the ship's arrival a 'PR stunt', accusing them of 'kidnapping us in international waters.'

She also denied the accusations of anti-Semitism, stating:

“It is not anti-Semitic to say that we should not bomb people, that everyone should have the right to freedom and dignity.”

Israel believes the blockade is necessary to prevent weapon smuggling to Hamas. Since the beginning of 2007, Israel has been restricting goods from entering and exiting Gaza, which in 2023 turned into a total blockade, shutting down everything including electricity, food, and water.

This weekend, the Israeli armed forces stated: “And we are ready for various scenarios and will act according to the directives of the political leadership.”

Earlier this month, the UN declared famine in Gaza, blaming this on systematic hindrances by Israel in delivering aid.

Thus, the situation around Greta Thunberg's flotilla remains tense, and her further actions may significantly impact the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Meanwhile, the international community continues to closely monitor developments in this region where humanitarian aid is desperately needed.