As the freedom flotilla navigates a storm of internal controversy en route to Gaza, its most high-profile supporter has traded the high seas for the quiet comfort of a living room sofa. Greta Thunberg was recently photographed cosying up with her rumoured boyfriend Chris Kebbon, a notable contrast to the humanitarian mission the pair did not join.
Their withdrawal follows serioussexual misconduct allegationsthat have left the activist's organisation in a state of significant turmoil.
While the flotilla was en route to Gaza, a photograph surfaced showing Thunberg and Kebbon in a notably different setting. The pair were captured looking relaxed, sharing a moment on a couch together rather than joining the activist fleet, theNew York Postreported.
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This shift in focus follows their previous public sighting during a swimming session last year, which first sparked speculation about their relationship. In the snap, the couple appeared at ease despite the mounting pressure surrounding the cause they did not join.
Chris Kebbon is a Swedish photographer and videographer who has been a consistent presence at Thunberg's side since 2024. He is widely recognised for his advocacy for social and climate justice, frequently using his lens to document global movements. His professional background in visual storytelling has made him a significant figure within the contemporary activist community.
The professional relationship between the two progressed into a shared history of legal challenges and public demonstrations. Both werearrested together alongside three othersduring a protest outside the Energy Intelligence Forum in London in October 2023. They subsequently appeared as co-defendants at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where all charges were dismissed after a judge ruled the police conditions imposed on the protesters had been unlawful.
This history of shared risk has cemented Kebbon's role as both a colleague and a confidant to Thunberg. Their continued collaboration suggests a unified approach to theiractivism workas they navigate both legal battles and personal controversies.
In June 2025, Israel intercepted the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's yacht, The Madleen, on which Thunberg and 11 others were aboard. Kebbon took toInstagramand encouraged others to 'Put pressure on Israel' to release Thunberg and her companions. The group were eventually released and deported.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) aims to break the nearly two-decade Israeli blockade of Gaza. However, reports of inappropriate behaviour amongst its participants threaten to overshadow its humanitarian goals.
Source: International Business Times UK
