Swedish activists detained in Israel face serious conditions
Sweden demands basic necessities for citizens detained in Israel after activists reported inadequate conditions. Foreign Minister calls allegations 'very serious' as seven of nine Swedes signed deportation documents without full legal access.
Sweden's Foreign Ministry demands food and clean water for detained citizens in Israel. Officials met with nine Swedish activists on Friday. They will seek consular access again on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard called the situation very serious. She reviewed allegations of mistreatment against the Swedes. Seven of the nine detainees signed deportation documents to leave without legal proceedings.
Anna Fransson from Global Movement to Gaza Sweden said not all detainees met legal counsel. She claims Sweden's approach differs from other embassies who successfully negotiated citizen returns.
The Foreign Ministry cites consular secrecy as reason for limited details. Officials confirmed they emailed Greta Thunberg's family about her conditions.
Thunberg described receiving insufficient food and water in detention. She reported developing rashes possibly from bedbugs.
Why does this matter? Sweden typically maintains neutral diplomacy, but these detention conditions forced unusually strong language from officials. The gap between signing deportation papers and lacking legal access raises due process concerns.