Donald Trump didn’t hold back after climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli forces aboard a humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza. Thunberg described the experience as a “kidnapping,” claiming Israeli military intercepted the vessel in international waters. The incident has ignited global controversy.
Trump quickly dismissed her claims, mocking Thunberg as “a strange, young, angry person” and suggesting she needs “anger management.” He expressed skepticism about her kidnapping allegations, accusing her of dramatizing the event.
The ship was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a group that condemned the Israeli interception. They argue the seizure of aid—intended for Gaza, a region crippled by a blockade and over 54,000 reported deaths since 2023—violates international law.
Israel plans to deport Thunberg and other activists. The Israeli Foreign Ministry insists all passengers were treated safely and humanely.
Meanwhile, Thunberg took to social media to call out the violence in Gaza and rally global support. “We must stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza,” she wrote.
As tensions rise, this incident has become a flashpoint in both political and humanitarian conversations, placing global leaders—and activists—under intense scrutiny.