Thunberg describes alleged torture in Israeli detention
Greta Thunberg and fellow activists describe harsh conditions during Israeli detention, including food and water deprivation. The Swedish activists spoke to large crowds in Stockholm about their alleged mistreatment.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke about her time in an Israeli prison at a Stockholm press conference. She joined other Palestine activists detained by Israel in international waters last week.
Thunberg called the facility an Israeli torture prison during the event at Sergels Torg. This is a major public square in central Stockholm known for political gatherings.
Another activist, Ipshita Rajesh, said they went 48 hours without food and 36 hours without water. She described being crowded into small spaces and denied important medication.
Iran Wilson said the nighttime kidnapping prevented their aid from reaching Gaza. The activist noted their message of solidarity still got through despite the ordeal.
Organizers struggled to control the large crowds at the Stockholm square before the event. They asked people to move back so the press conference could proceed.
These serious allegations come amid ongoing tensions between activist groups and Israeli authorities. The claims of medical neglect and crowded conditions raise questions about detention standards.
International observers will likely scrutinize these accounts given Thunberg's global profile. The activists maintain their detention occurred in international waters outside any national jurisdiction.