She also claimed that Israeli guards had scrawled “Whore Greta” in large black marker on her suitcase, surrounding it with a drawing of an Israeli flag and an erect penis. Thunberg says the officers mocked her while drinking water as she “begged” for relief in 40°C heat.

Israel’s answer

Israel’s Foreign Ministry strongly denied Thunberg’s claims. In a statement to The Telegraph, they said:

”All of her legal rights were fully upheld. Interestingly enough, Greta herself refused to expedite her deportation and insisted on prolonging her stay in custody. She also never lodged any complaint with the Israeli authorities regarding these ludicrous and baseless allegations, because they simply never happened.”

The ministry added that Thunberg was treated according to international law and was safely deported on October 6.