New “terror files” on Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla: real, serious—and still unproven

Short answer: Yes, new documents accusing the Global Sumud Flotilla (which Greta Thunberg joined) of links to Hamas and other groups were released. But they are allegations, not court‑proven facts, and the flotilla and several officials and UN experts dispute them. Keep reading for what’s verified, what’s murky, and what’s not true.

The headline twist: the documents are real—but not a verdict

In mid‑September 2025, Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs published a report alleging the flotilla has “documented links” to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. Spanish outlet The Objective said it obtained a separate “independent experts” dossier naming specific organizers and supposed ties to Hamas/Hezbollah.

• Israeli report coverage: Brussels Signal; Jerusalem Post; and an official page titled “The hidden networks behind the Global Sumud Flotilla.”
  Sources: https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/09/israel-accuses-thunbergs-gaza-flotilla-of-links-with-terrorists/?utm_source=openai | https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-867685/?utm_source=openai
• The Objective’s piece: https://theobjective.com/espana/politica/2025-09-13/informe-ivinculos-promotores-hamas-hezbola/

What’s missing? A judicial decision or a peer‑reviewed, fully transparent dossier. The Israeli report is an official allegation; The Objective does not fully identify its “independent experts” in public. These are serious accusations—not established facts.
Context: https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/09/israel-accuses-thunbergs-gaza-flotilla-of-links-with-terrorists/?utm_source=openai

What the cited “evidence” actually shows

Some details in the files are verifiable. But verified details do not automatically prove operational terrorist ties. Here are key examples and limits:

• Thiago Ávila, a coordinator traveling with Thunberg, attended the Feb. 23, 2025 funeral for Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
  Verified attendance: https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1449088/influencers-aligned-with-hezbollah-invited-to-the-funeral.html?utm_source=openai
  What it means: Proximity to Hezbollah symbolism, not proof of a working relationship.

• Malaysian NGOs highlighted in the dossier:

  • MyAqsa Defenders published an e‑book praising Hamas bomb‑maker Yahya Ayyash. The page exists.
    Source: https://myaqsadefenders.org/e-book-yahya-ayyash/?utm_source=openai
  • Cinta Gaza Malaysia (CGM) signed a July 2025 MoU to fund Gaza reconstruction via NGO Palimar. Malaysian press covered it; Palimar calls itself a reconstruction group.
    Source: https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/737966/berita/nasional/cgm-ngo-pertama-salur-dana-rm22-juta-untuk-pembangunan-di-gaza?utm_source=openai
    Crucial context: There’s no public U.S./EU designation of CGM as a terror‑financing entity.

• Big picture: Wire services (Reuters/AP) report Israel’s accusations but do not independently confirm terrorist links.
  Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-guarantee-safe-sailing-gaza-flotilla-its-waters-minister-says-2025-09-25/?utm_source=openai | https://apnews.com/article/000441922caa2c88cf73203e83d3e6e2?utm_source=openai

Disputed claims at sea: the “drone attacks”

Flotilla organizers published videos and said their boats were hit by drones in Tunisian waters. Tunisian authorities publicly denied a drone strike, blaming an onboard source of fire. Reuters reported both sides; neither claim has been proven conclusive.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/flotilla-gaza-says-boat-struck-by-drone-tunisian-waters-authorities-deny-2025-09-08/?utm_source=openai

What the flotilla and some officials say

• Organizers frame the mission as civilian humanitarian action and reject any ties to Hamas.
  Statement hub: https://global-sumudflotilla.com/?utm_source=openai
• Several governments voiced concern for participants’ safety and maritime law rather than endorsing the terror‑link claims, and UN experts have urged protection for civilians involved.
  Coverage overview: https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/09/israel-accuses-thunbergs-gaza-flotilla-of-links-with-terrorists/?utm_source=openai

Important correction: it’s not “Greta’s flotilla”

Greta Thunberg is a participant—not the leader or owner of the mission. The flotilla is a coalition effort (Global Sumud Flotilla/Freedom Flotilla networks).
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-guarantee-safe-sailing-gaza-flotilla-its-waters-minister-says-2025-09-25/?utm_source=openai

What we know vs. what’s claimed

Verified

• New documents with serious allegations exist (Israeli ministry report; dossier touted by The Objective).
  Source roundup: https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/09/israel-accuses-thunbergs-gaza-flotilla-of-links-with-terrorists/?utm_source=openai
• Some named individuals and groups have public records that align with parts of the accusations (e.g., Ávila’s attendance at Nasrallah’s funeral; MyAqsa’s e‑book).

Contested or unclear

• No independent court ruling or sanctions designation proves the flotilla is controlled by or funding Hamas/Hezbollah.
  Wire confirmations without corroboration: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-guarantee-safe-sailing-gaza-flotilla-its-waters-minister-says-2025-09-25/?utm_source=openai | https://apnews.com/article/000441922caa2c88cf73203e83d3e6e2?utm_source=openai
• Drone “attacks” remain disputed by authorities.
  Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/flotilla-gaza-says-boat-struck-by-drone-tunisian-waters-authorities-deny-2025-09-08/?utm_source=openai

Disputed by organizers/experts

• Flotilla organizers and supporting NGOs/UN experts deny terror‑link claims and urge protection for participants.
  Statements: https://global-sumudflotilla.com/?utm_source=openai

How we checked

• We traced the “new documents” to the Israeli ministry’s report and a dossier cited by The Objective.
• We verified specific examples in open sources (Ávila’s attendance; MyAqsa’s e‑book; CGM’s MoU with Palimar).
• We cross‑checked broader claims against Reuters and AP for independent confirmation.
• We reviewed organizers’ public statements for direct denials.

What to watch next

• Will the Israeli report or The Objective’s dossier be tested in court or substantiated by independent investigators?
• Do financial records or government designations emerge that link flotilla entities to proscribed groups?
• Will governments or multilateral bodies publish their own assessments?

Bottom line

• Bold claim, careful evidence: New files with serious accusations exist, and some cited details check out.
• But: No court or independent investigation has proven the flotilla is a Hamas or Hezbollah front.
• And: Calling it “Greta’s flotilla” is misleading—she is a participant, not the organizer.
• For now, this story sits in the space between allegation and proof. Stay skeptical, read the documents, and watch for verifiable, independent corroboration.