Great Thunberg hits back over Gaza flotilla claims No one would risk their lives for a publicity stunt.
The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the population of Gaza.
Greta Thunberg fires back at publicity stunt Gaza flotilla accusation.
Greta Thunberg has hit back at claims that the flotilla of -bound humanitarian aid ships she is on is a publicity stunt.
The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the who are experiencing widespread hunger due to an Israeli naval blockade.
Israeli authorities have characterised the as a publicity stunt a claim activists on board deny.
Asked in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC about the accusations Ms Thunberg said First of all I don't think anyone would risk their lives for a publicity stunt Second of all if you think its a publicity stunt have you asked people in Gaza if they consider this a publicity stunt.
She added I repeat this mission should not have to exist we do not want to be doing this but we have to keep trying right.
If we just thought to ourselves well I'm just one person I can't make a difference then almost no one would have rights by now.
The Global Sumud Flotilla describes itself as a multinational civilian effort to break Israel's illegal siege of Gaza It is made up of more than 500 volunteers including doctors lawyers politicians and activists.
They say the flotilla is the largest attempt to date to break Israel's maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip which has now lasted 18 years Israel says the blockade is needed to prevent Hamas from importing arms but critics consider it collective punishment.
The Israeli foreign ministry has proposed that the activists unload their aid in the Israeli port of Ashkelon for it to be transported into Gaza and said it will not allow the breach of a lawful naval blockade.
Earlier this week activists on board said multiple drones had targeted the flotillas in the waters south of Crete It said several of its boats were targeted by heavy swarms of drones circling overhead on Wednesday.
Their vessel was also sprayed with unidentified chemicals sound bombs and explosive flares and had their communications jammed according to the crew The team reported hearing 15 to 16 drones and 13 explosions on or around several boats.
The flotilla has reported several attacks since it set sail from Spain on 1 September including two while some of its boats were in Tunisian waters.
In response to the most recent attacks Italy and Spain said they were sending military ships to provide assistance and possible rescues if needed.
Thunberg's involvement amplifies the humanitarian crisis, drawing global attention to Gaza's plight.
The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the population of Gaza.
Greta Thunberg fires back at publicity stunt Gaza flotilla accusation.
Greta Thunberg has hit back at claims that the flotilla of -bound humanitarian aid ships she is on is a publicity stunt.
The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the who are experiencing widespread hunger due to an Israeli naval blockade.
Israeli authorities have characterised the as a publicity stunt a claim activists on board deny.
Asked in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC about the accusations Ms Thunberg said First of all I don't think anyone would risk their lives for a publicity stunt Second of all if you think its a publicity stunt have you asked people in Gaza if they consider this a publicity stunt.
She added I repeat this mission should not have to exist we do not want to be doing this but we have to keep trying right.
If we just thought to ourselves well I'm just one person I can't make a difference then almost no one would have rights by now.
The Global Sumud Flotilla describes itself as a multinational civilian effort to break Israel's illegal siege of Gaza It is made up of more than 500 volunteers including doctors lawyers politicians and activists.
They say the flotilla is the largest attempt to date to break Israel's maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip which has now lasted 18 years Israel says the blockade is needed to prevent Hamas from importing arms but critics consider it collective punishment.
The Israeli foreign ministry has proposed that the activists unload their aid in the Israeli port of Ashkelon for it to be transported into Gaza and said it will not allow the breach of a lawful naval blockade.
Earlier this week activists on board said multiple drones had targeted the flotillas in the waters south of Crete It said several of its boats were targeted by heavy swarms of drones circling overhead on Wednesday.
Their vessel was also sprayed with unidentified chemicals sound bombs and explosive flares and had their communications jammed according to the crew The team reported hearing 15 to 16 drones and 13 explosions on or around several boats.
The flotilla has reported several attacks since it set sail from Spain on 1 September including two while some of its boats were in Tunisian waters.
In response to the most recent attacks Italy and Spain said they were sending military ships to provide assistance and possible rescues if needed.
Thunberg's involvement amplifies the humanitarian crisis, drawing global attention to Gaza's plight.