The Greta Thunberg Among Global Sumud Flotilla Detainees Deported, Uncertainty Over Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad’s Release remains one of the most closely watched international developments involving Gaza aid activists. On Monday, the Israeli government announced that 171 detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg, had been deported to Greece and Slovakia. However, uncertainty still surrounds the release of Pakistan’s former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad, who remains in Israeli custody.
According to Israeli officials, the deported activists were transferred to their respective countries, while a few participants, including Mushtaq Ahmad, continue to face legal and procedural reviews. The flotilla, which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces last week, resulting in widespread international criticism and calls for transparency over the detainees’ treatment.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that efforts are underway to secure the release and safe repatriation of the former senator. In a series of official statements, the FO spokesperson said that the government is actively coordinating through Pakistan’s Embassy in Oman and with international partners, particularly the Jordanian government. “We are sincerely grateful to the Jordanian government for its exemplary cooperation and support,” the spokesperson stated.
Officials further assured that Senator Mushtaq Ahmad is “safe and sound” while in Israeli custody and will be produced before a local court under Israeli legal procedures. Once the court issues a deportation order, Pakistan expects the repatriation process to begin immediately.
Meanwhile, Greta Thunberg’s inclusion among the deported activists has drawn global media attention. Thunberg had joined the flotilla as part of an environmental and humanitarian initiative calling for an end to the Gaza blockade and for greater accountability from global powers over the humanitarian situation in the region.
As diplomatic efforts intensify, Pakistan continues to work closely with friendly nations to ensure the swift return of its citizen. The Greta Thunberg Among Global Sumud Flotilla Detainees Deported, Uncertainty Over Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad’s Release underscores the growing intersection of activism, geopolitics, and humanitarian advocacy in the ongoing Gaza crisis.