Greta Thunberg, the well-known climate change activist turned outspoken critic of Israel, held a press conference in Sweden addressing her recent detention in Israel. Thunberg described her four-day incarceration, during which she claimed her pleas for medical assistance and essential medicines were ignored.
According to Thunberg, Israeli authorities responded to their requests with severe measures, including confining up to 60 detainees in small cages. She also alleged that officials threatened to gas the group, a statement that has not been independently verified.
The activist’s detention drew international attention, with critics on both sides weighing in on her claims. Israeli officials have not issued an immediate response to Thunberg’s allegations. This incident adds to the ongoing tensions surrounding her activism and her outspoken stance on geopolitical issues in the region.