On June 1, 2023, the Freedom Flotilla's ship Madleen set sail to deliver aid to Gaza, carrying activists like Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan. Their mission aimed to challenge Israel's blockade, delivering vital supplies amid significant dangers, including past Israeli attacks on flotillas. Thunberg's involvement drew international attention, potentially safeguarding participants, though some were detained and faced further resistance. Thousands of activists marched toward Gaza, demanding the blockade's end, despite interventions by the Egyptian and Libyan governments. Criticism of Thunberg arose as her support for Palestine conflicted with her previous climate advocacy.
Thunberg's participation in the most recent flotilla journey garnered international attention and may have ensured the relative safety of the passengers, despite the dangers.
In 2023, after Thunberg had begun speaking out in solidarity with Palestine, the German news magazine Der Spiegel ran a story titled 'An Idol Loses Her Way: Has Greta Thunberg Betrayed the Climate Movement?'
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