Israel claims Greta Thunberg's flotilla seeking to break Gaza blockade has Hamas ties, cites documents

Israel says it has proof linking Hamas to the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released documents Tuesday that it said were found in Gaza and "show a direct link between the flotilla leaders and the Hamas terrorist organization." In a statement announcing the release of the documents, the ministry explained that while Hamas oversees operations in Gaza, it relies on the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) to act abroad.

"The organization operates under the pretense of civilian cover and is responsible, on behalf of Hamas, for mobilizing actions against Israel, including violent demonstrations, marches against Israel, and demonstration and provocation flotillas," Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

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PCPA was designated a terrorist organization by Israel in 2021 due to its ties with Hamas.

The first of the official documents that Israel released and translated was a 2021 letter allegedly from Ismail Haniyeh, who served as the head of the Hamas Political Bureau until his assassination in 2024. In the letter, Haniyeh endorses the PCPA and "directly and explicitly" calls on its chairman for "unity," according to Israel.

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The second document lists the names of PCPA operatives, some of whom Israel says are "high-ranking well-known Hamas operatives." One of those named in the list is Zaher Birawi, who Israel says is the head of PCPA in the U.K. and is known for organizing protest flotillas. 

The Times of Israel reported that Birawi served as the spokesperson for the 2010 Turkish Mavi Marmara flotilla.

Israel also identified Saif Abu Kashk as one of the people on the list and said that he is the CEO of Cyber Neptune. The company reportedly changed its corporate purpose from real estate to maritime transfer of people and goods, according to Euro News, which noted that Abu Kashk took charge of the organization days before the GSF’s departure.

In addition to the documents, Israel released several images of Birawi with Hamas leaders and one of him with Thunberg.

Thunberg, who rose to fame for her climate activism as a child, has repeatedly denied any ties between Hamas and the flotilla demonstrations. However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.

"The papers shown by Israel prove neither Hamas' financing nor control over the Global Sumud Flotilla," GSF spokesperson Maria Elena Delia reportedly said in a statement released to news agency Ansa, according to Euro News.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reacted to the revelation of the documents saying, "Let’s hope the media doesn’t fall for another propaganda stunt by Hamas stooges like Greta. Greta, you should know betta!"

Thunberg participated in another flotilla effort earlier this year, which ended with her being deported from Israel after the country's naval forces detained the vessel.

Fox News Digital reached out to GSF for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Combat veteran turned CEO has a new mission: Flip governor's office in blue state

FIRST ON FOX - When reflecting on his career, Mike Minogue highlights that he's gone from "soldier to CEO."

Now, the Republican combat veteran and business executive has a new mission as he declares his candidacy for governor in deep blue Massachusetts, where Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is running for re-election next year.

In a campaign launch video first shared with Fox News on Wednesday, Minogue said that "working people have been left behind" and that Massachusetts' "current one-party system isn't working. What we need is a new kind of public servant."

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"I’m running to be a new kind of governor, one with the faith, the heart, and the grit to serve," Minogue announced.

Minogue is a West Point graduate and Airborne Ranger who was awarded a Bronze Star during his service in Operation Desert Storm in the 1991 Gulf War.

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He noted that his military career "carried me home to Massachusetts, where I became the CEO of Abiomed for 19 years, a public company that built the world’s smallest heart pumps."

And the husband and father of five emphasized, "I've spent my life running towards problems and fixing them, to make a big difference."

According to a release from his campaign, Minogue's agenda is focused "on restoring affordability, accountability, and opportunity in Massachusetts. His focus includes lowering taxes, so families can keep more of their paycheck, growing the economy by retaining and recruiting businesses, and investing in education while giving parents more options for their students’ success."

Minogue becomes the third major Republican candidate in the race, following former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve, former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

In the Democratic Party nomination race, Healey is facing a long-shot primary challenge from criminal justice advocate Andrea James.

While Democrats dominate federal elections and state legislative contests in Massachusetts, Republicans have had plenty of success in gubernatorial showdowns.

Before Healey's victory in 2022, Republicans had won six of the eight previous elections for governor in the Bay State.

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