Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
(www.theguardian.com)
we're gonna need a bigger boat
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there doesn't seem to be anything here
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Stories like this are what I cling to these days. But it's a double edged sword. We know they'll be illegally intercepted and stopped. We know the world governments will ignore it. But seeing good people refuse to sit by idly is still powerful. I know I'm just some guy, but I'd love to be there with them. I wear my "FEED GAZA" shirt but it feels like nothing in comparison.
Good luck out there Greta!
She’s a true hero, risking her life for the cause not once but now for a second time!
She really puts her words into action.
In June, 12 activists on board the sailboat Madleen were intercepted by Israeli forces 185km west of Gaza. Its passengers, who included Thunberg, were detained and eventually expelled.
Ah, I had only heard about the detention, that makes more sense.
Again? How will they avoid the same outcome as last time?
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Love the new do. She looks good in bangs.
Good luck to them in achieving their goals.
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I like how tenacious they are, but I feel like announcing where you are at all times either defeats their stated purpose, or they're lying about the purpose. You aren't going to get aid in there as long as Israel knows your every move. If you actually want to help them with food and stuff, you sneak it in.
This serves a different purpose, showing the world how awful Israel is for attacking civilian boats loaded with food for a starving population. My only real problem with that is that we all know this. Everyone who gives half a shit about what is happening, has known for at least a year at this point. Spreading awareness about it at this point comes off more as virtuesignalling than actually trying to help.
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