The 27 Greek citizens who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla action to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza arrived in Athens around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, on a flight from Eilat, Israel.

Alongside them arrived other activists who had been detained for a few days by Israeli authorities. According to a report by Ynet, this included 28 French, 15 Italian, and 9 Swedish nationals — among them Greta Thunberg.

A large crowd gathered at the airport to welcome them, holding banners in support of the activists.

See photos from the activists’ arrival:

According to a report by Ynet, the cost of the flight was covered by Greece.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation operation, stating in an announcement released yesterday:

“Following the instructions of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Gerapetritis, a special flight will depart tomorrow, Monday, October 6, 2025, from the nearby Eilat-Ramon airport for the safe return of Greek citizens to Athens on the same day.”