Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell
9 hours ago
- #Israel Detention
- #Greta Thunberg
- #Human Rights Violations
- Greta Thunberg reports harsh treatment in Israeli custody, including dehydration, insufficient food and water, and bedbug-infested cells.
- Allegations include forced flag-holding for photos, physical abuse, and being paraded wrapped in an Israeli flag.
- 437 activists from the Global Sumud flotilla were detained; most held at Ketziot prison, known for detaining Palestinian security prisoners.
- Lawyers report systematic rights violations: denied water, sanitation, medication, and legal access.
- Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, labeled activists as 'terrorists'.
- Swedish embassy intervenes, stressing the need for medical care, food, water, and legal access for detainees.
- Israeli embassy denies allegations, stating all detainees' rights were upheld.