Israel Says Documents Link Hamas to Greta Thunberg Flotilla
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday released documents it says were found in Gaza that tie the Global Sumud Flotilla leadership to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) and, through that group, to Hamas. The materials include a 2021 letter allegedly from former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh endorsing the PCPA, a roster naming operatives Israel says are high‑ranking Hamas associates (including Zaher Birawi and Saif Abu Kashk), and images Israel released of Birawi standing with activists including Greta Thunberg; the flotilla’s organizers deny the papers prove Hamas financing or control.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly released purported documents Tuesday alleging ties between the Global Sumud Flotilla leadership and Hamas via the PCPA.
- One released item is a 2021 letter allegedly from Ismail Haniyeh endorsing the PCPA; another is a list naming operatives Israel says include Zaher Birawi and Saif Abu Kashk.
- Global Sumud Flotilla organizers deny the documents prove Hamas financing or operational control; U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reacted publicly to the revelations.