RIMA Hassan, member of European Parliament of Palestinian descent, is one of the activists who participated in Freedom Flotilla that set off for Gaza

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was among those who opted to be deported from Israel, while French parliamentarian Rima Hassan and several others are awaiting court hearings.

French-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan said Thursday that a new aid ship is “almost ready to depart” for Gaza in remarks following her return to Paris after being detained earlier this week by Israeli authorities.

Over 5,000 people flooded into the centre of Paris on Thursday night to show their solidarity with Palestinians.  They rushed to welcome Rima Hassan, who was part of a 12 person crew of the Madleen aid ship hijacked by Israel.

Israeli NGO Adalah rights group said on Thursday that six more activists detained aboard a boat attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza were en route to the airport for deportation. French

La France Insoumise gathered in Paris to express concern for the activists aboard a boat headed to Gaza, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and La France Insoumise Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan.

Madleen was stopped by Israel on its way to Gaza. What happens to Greta Thunberg, Rima Hassan and other activists now?

Four French activists who are being detained by Israel after being intercepted on board the Madleen humanitarian aid boat sailing for Gaza will be sent back to France on Thursday or Friday, Foreign