Teenage eco-activist Greta Thunberg has sparked controversy after expressing support for Palestine and the Gaza Strip on her social media accounts. Thunberg's posts, which have since been deleted, drew criticism from Israel and environmentalists. The tweets prompted a heated online debate, with some accusing Thunberg of aligning herself with Hamas, the militant group in control of Gaza. Despite the backlash, Thunberg's supporters argue that her stance is in line with her environmental activism. The controversy highlights the intersection of politics, culture, and climate change in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Greta Thunberg retracts 'Free Palestine' post after unintended symbolism backlash https://t.co/TCamYepiOU https://t.co/31b3wpQYQO
🚨 Breaking: Hamas just issued an announcement thanking @GretaThunberg for her support, and pledging to fire only climate-friendly rockets on Israel https://t.co/GaDm0GvnNN
🚨 Breaking: Greta Thunberg calls on Hamas to fire only carbon neutral rockets at Israeli civilians https://t.co/aNEkS3f85y
Greta Thunberg posts then deletes 'free Palestine' post after pushback: 'I was completely unaware' https://t.co/MD3upF8z49
Israel environmentalists slam @GretaThunberg for ‘Stand with Gaza’ post “Today we strike in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza,” Thunberg posted. Her followers said they were "deeply hurt, shocked and disappointed." https://t.co/HG4XQ2wTGT https://t.co/OMOLTfcVPL
.@GretaThunberg supports Hamas. https://t.co/AvRvJL7nDC https://t.co/nzv7y2iUV9
Israel to Greta: "Hamas doesn’t use sustainable materials for their rockets" https://t.co/fKJyejqybD
Greta Thunberg deletes 'I stand with Gaza' social media post after critics claimed stuffed octopus in photo https://t.co/1kVQ5in0Mb https://t.co/ZTBG3ehG6F
Israel slams Greta Thunberg after she backs Palestinians in Gaza https://t.co/KGlYAvCjF4 https://t.co/vW4ZZ53hXP
Eco-activist Greta Thunberg posted a photo on her instagram account in support of Palestine and the Gaza Strip. https://t.co/pgLvWrbaoY