Trump Labels Greta Thunberg as Having "Anger Management Problem" Following Her Gaza Flotilla Deportation

US President Donald Trump has expressed criticism toward climate activist Greta Thunberg, suggesting she suffers from an "anger management problem" and recommending she seek medical attention.

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President Trump's comments about Thunberg came following her detention and subsequent deportation by Israeli authorities. Thunberg had been participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza when the incident occurred.

In his remarks, Trump labeled Thunberg a "troublemaker" and expressed bewilderment at what he perceived as her excessive anger for someone of her age.

"She 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," Trump stated. "Have you ever watched her? She's a young person. She's so angry, she's so crazy... She's just a troublemaker."

According to Al Jazeera, Swedish activist Thunberg has now arrived in Greece alongside approximately 160 other campaigners from the Global Sumud Flotilla after being deported from Israel.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that it had expelled 171 activists from the flotilla's vessels, which were intercepted last week during their attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. This brings the total deportation count to 341, Al Jazeera reports.

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on Friday as its fleet of over 40 boats attempted to breach the naval blockade on Gaza. Approximately 450 individuals were detained, including Thunberg, four French lawmakers, and various international activists, according to TPS.

Israel claimed the vessels carried no actual aid and accused the participants of seeking confrontation rather than delivering humanitarian assistance. "Their true goal was provocation in the service of Hamas," the ministry stated.

Documents discovered in Gaza and recently released by Israel's Foreign Ministry allegedly traced direct Hamas involvement in organizing and financing the "close-knit" flotilla that attempted to break the Israeli blockade of the Strip, TPS reported.

On Sunday, Israel's Foreign Ministry strongly rejected allegations that Thunberg and other detained activists were being mistreated in prison, calling such reports "brazen lies" and insisting that "all the detainees' legal rights are fully upheld."

Israel and Egypt have maintained restrictions on Gaza since 2007 when Hamas seized control of the territory, with the aim of preventing weapons smuggling. Since then, Palestinian activists have periodically launched flotillas to challenge the blockade. In 2011, an independent UN inquiry into the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident criticized Israeli forces for using excessive force but upheld the legality of the blockade, as noted by TPS.

Approximately 1,200 people were killed and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage during Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 48 remaining hostages, approximately 20 are believed to be alive.

Regarding peace efforts in Gaza, Trump acknowledged several countries' contributions: "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 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."

Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are scheduled to meet in Egypt on Monday to begin indirect negotiations on US President Trump's 20-point proposal to end the Gaza war, according to Al Jazeera.

The talks will take place in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, coinciding with the eve of the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict. These discussions have generated cautious optimism that the prolonged conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives in Gaza, might finally move toward resolution.