‘She has anger management problem...should see a doctor’ Trump criticises Greta Thunberg amid Gaza crisis

Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised climate activist Greta Thunberg, suggesting she has an "anger management problem" and should seek medical attention. His comments came after She was detained and deported by Israel while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.

Trump called Thunberg a "troublemaker" and expressed surprise at her strong emotions for a young person. He said: "She (Greta Thunberg) is just a troublemaker... she's no longer into the environment now. She's a troublemaker. She has an anger management problem. I think she should see a doctor...Have you ever watched her? She's a young person. She's so angry, she's so crazy... She's just a troublemaker."

Where is Greta Thunberg now?

Al Jazeera reported that Thunberg has arrived in Greece along with 160 other campaigners from the Global Sumud Flotilla after being deported by Israel. Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it had expelled a total of 171 activists from the flotilla's ships, which were intercepted last week while trying to deliver aid to Gaza. This brings the total number of deportations so far to 341, according to Al Jazeera.

Israeli forces had stopped the flotilla on Friday as its more than 40 boats attempted to breach the naval blockade on Gaza. Around 450 people were detained, including Thunberg, four French lawmakers, and other international activists, TPS reported.

What was Israel’s response to the Flotilla?

Israel claimed that the boats carried no aid and accused the participants of seeking confrontation rather than humanitarian relief. The ministry said: "Their true goal was provocation in the service of Hamas."

Documents released by Israel's Foreign Ministry traced direct Hamas involvement in organising and financing a "close-knit" flotilla aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, TPS reported.

Israel also denied any mistreatment of the detainees, stating on Sunday: "All the detainees' legal rights are fully upheld," calling claims of abuse "brazen lies."

What is the background of the Gaza blockade?

Israel and Egypt have kept restrictions on Gaza to prevent weapons smuggling since Hamas took control in 2007. Palestinian activists have periodically launched flotillas to challenge the blockade. In 2011, a UN inquiry into the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident criticised Israeli forces for using excessive force but confirmed the legality of the blockade, TPS noted.

How has the Gaza conflict escalated?

On October 7, Hamas attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border killed approximately 1,200 people and resulted in 252 Israelis and foreigners being taken hostage. Of the remaining 48 hostages, about 20 are believed to be alive.

Which countries are helping with peace efforts?

Speaking on the peace process in Gaza, Trump said: "Qatar has been very, very helpful to us in this process... I think it's probably the most influential and very strong. With Hamas, they're very strong. And Turkey has likewise been helpful. I mean, honestly, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, everybody has been helpful. I just spoke with the King of Jordan today, and he's been terrific too. I can't think of any country is it that's been negative about this. This is why it should happen. I mean, everybody wants it to happen. And usually when everybody, including I think Hamas, and when they want it to happen, it's going to happen."

When will talks begin to resolve the conflict?

Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are scheduled to meet in Egypt to start indirect negotiations on Trump’s 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

The talks are set to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh on the eve of the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict. These discussions have raised cautious hopes that the prolonged war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives in Gaza, could move towards resolution.

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