Greta Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

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The Swedish activist is aboard one of 52 boats that form the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is travelling toward Gaza with the aim of delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians there.

Israeli authorities have ridiculed the GSF flotilla and similar seaborne attempts to reach the territory, calling the boat Thunberg travelled on in June a "selfie yacht".

Asked about these criticisms of the flotilla by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, the activist said: "I don't think anyone would risk their life for a publicity stunt."

Speaking while sailing off the Greek coast, she said the flotilla was not just a humanitarian mission but was also sending a message to people in Gaza that "when our governments fail to step up, the people will step up".