Greta Thunberg Breaks Silence on Alleged Torture in Israeli Custody
Background:
Greta Thunberg, the 22-year-old Swedish climate activist, was detained by Israeli authorities after participating in the Feedem flotilla, a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, which is under blockade.
The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces earlier this month, who used water cannons to board the vessels, detaining over 400 people.
Allegations of Torture:
Thunberg has publicly shared her traumatic experience, claiming she was subjected to physical abuse, threats, and harassment during her detention in a high-security Israeli prison.
She described being tied up, kicked, and beaten by Israeli guards. At one point, Thunberg claims the guards forced her to take selfies with them while she was restrained.
Details of the Abuse:
Thunberg stated that she was dragged to a location where 50 other detainees were kneeling, handcuffed, and with their foreheads on the ground. She also described the guards as showing no empathy, treating her with cruelty, and threatening detainees with gas.
Thunberg recalled being threatened with gas, where a guard reportedly brandished a gas cylinder and declared, "We will gas you."
Impact on Mental State:
Thunberg revealed she was in shock and pain but tried to remain calm. She noted that much of the ordeal is a blur, as the experience was overwhelming and intense.
Thunberg's Focus:
Despite her traumatic experience, Thunberg emphasized that the real focus should be on the ongoing blockade and famine facing Palestinians, not on her own personal suffering. She expressed that she did not want her ordeal to become the central headline.
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