Four activists from the Gaza-bound Madleen vessel, including Greta Thunberg, were deported by Zionist colony on 10 June after signing expulsion papers, while eight others remain imprisoned for refusing to do so.

“Anyone who refuses to sign deportation documents and leave ‘Israel’ will be brought before a judicial body in accordance with ‘Israeli law’, in order to approve the deportation,” Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said.

On 9 June, Israeli forces intercepted the UK-flagged vessel in international waters, more than 60 nautical miles off Gaza’s coast.

The ship was seized by Shayetet 13, Israel’s naval commando unit, and towed to Ashdod port. Activists say they were held at sea for hours, denied communication, and sprayed with choking agents from drones before being forcibly detained.

Among those still detained are French MEP Rima Hassan and journalists from Al Jazeera and Blast media, both of whom were covering the aid mission when the ship was seized.

They are currently being held at a detention facility near Ramle, southeast of Tel Aviv, according to legal representatives.

“These antisemitic flotilla activists closed their eyes to the truth and once again proved they prefer the murderers over the victims,” Katz said. “They continue to ignore the atrocities committed by Hamas against Jewish and Israeli women, the elderly, and children.”

At over 60 nautical miles from shore, the Madleen was operating well within international waters, where foreign civilian vessels are protected under maritime law.

According to the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), Israel’s interception lacked any legal basis, as exceptions – such as piracy or weapons smuggling – require specific UN authorization, which was not present in this case.

Key allegations in the HRF’s complaint include the unlawful use of chemical irritants, arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention, and degrading treatment of unarmed civilians.

The foundation argues that, as a UK-flagged ship, the Madleen constitutes British territory under international law, making the raid a direct violation of British jurisdiction.

The complaint, filed with the London Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit, names Shayetet 13 and Israeli Navy Commander David Saar Salama, and calls for a criminal investigation.

It also urges UK authorities to collect testimonies, issue arrest warrants, and coordinate with Interpol and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The foundation says the raid violates multiple international legal instruments, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and binding International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings requiring unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.

It draws parallels to Israel’s 2010 assault on the Mavi Marmara, warning that failure to hold perpetrators accountable will only embolden further attacks on humanitarian missions.

Our conditions in the last few hours were nothing compared to what people are going through in Palestine, especially in Gaza, right now.

Greta Thunberg

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