Climate activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of subjecting her to harsh treatment under their custody after detention and removal from a flotilla vessel carrying aid to Gaza, reported the news portal The Guardian. According to an email from the Swedish foreign ministry, Thunberg reported being held in a bedbug-infested cell with insufficient food and water, resulting in dehydration and rashes. She also claimed to have been sitting on hard surfaces for long periods.

“The embassy has been able to meet with Greta. She informed of dehydration. She has received insufficient amounts of both water and food. She also stated that she had developed rashes, which she suspects were caused by bedbugs. She spoke of harsh treatment and said she had been sitting for long periods on hard surfaces,"

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