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Qatar Tribune
28 minutes ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Greta Thunberg, other activists continue their journey to Gaza by sea
Greta Thunberg and other activists have now covered about a third of their journey towards the sealed-off Gaza Strip. The sailing ship Madleen, from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was in open sea south of the Greek Peloponnese peninsula on Tuesday afternoon, according to data from the ship's tracker. The group of 12 activists set sail from Sicily on Sunday. They say they want to bring aid supplies including baby food and medicine to people in need in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, they want to draw international attention to the humanitarian situation on the ground. Thunberg is by far the most recognizable face on board. The 22-year-old has become famous for her determined fight for more action on climate change. However, she has long been committed to the cause of the Palestinian people. The ship's aid mission is part of 'a global movement for social and climate justice, liberation and decolonization,' Thunberg wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself on board. 'If we are to stand on the right side of history, it is our duty and about time that we join this movement,' the post said. Israel has blocked the delivery of food, medicine and other essential goods to the Gaza Strip for almost three months as part of its war against the Palestinian Hamas movement but has recently eased the blockade somewhat. (DPA)
RTÉ News
4 hours ago
- General
- RTÉ News
Greta Thunberg wears a Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. jersey
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been spotted wearing a Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. jersey during her journey to Gaza aboard the Madleen, a boat organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC). Thunberg is among a select group of volunteers - including Irish actor Liam Cunningham - who are travelling as part of an effort to deliver aid. "We are doing this because no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying, because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity," the 22-year-old told reporters ahead of her departure. Game of Thrones star Cunningham has been posting photos of the journey to his Instagram account, raising awareness of the group's attempt to "create a people's humanitarian sea". Among the carousel of photographs was a snap of Thunberg, wearing a limited edition jersey from Dublin soccer club, Bohemian FC, better known as Bohs. Sponsored by Dublin band Fontaines DC, and designed by guitarist Carlos O'Connell in conjunction with Bohemian FC designers, 30% of profits from the shirt go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians. The latest design pays homage to the band's award-winning album, Romance, with the lyrics, "I thought it was love", printed around the neck. An embroidered hem tag features a Palestinian flag with the words 'Saoirse don Phalaistín' (the Irish for "Free Palestine"). Thunberg also appeared in a social media clip wearing the jersey, along with a Palestinian keffiyeh, while explaining her reasoning for the expedition. "[We] will attempt to again sail towards Gaza and try to break the siege and open up a humanitarian corridor by delivering aid, like food and medical supplies," she said. Bohs soccer club has been vocal with their support for Palestine, with the women's team welcoming the Palestine women's international side to Dalymount Park last year to play a sold-out match. The club's Chief Operating Officer is Daniel Lambert, who is also the manager of Kneecap, a Belfast band known for their outspoken activism. The trio made headlines last month when group member Mo Chara (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) was charged with a terror offence in the UK relating to an alleged incident at a London gig in 2023. The group has denied any wrongdoing and say they intend to defend the charge. On 31 May, Cunningham was spotted wearing a Kneecap cap along with a Palestinian keffiyeh while speaking to the press in Italy. Speaking with Colm Ó Mongáin on RTÉ Radio 1 from Sicily, Cunningham says that he hopes the flotilla will not be attacked on its journey, as was the case with a Freedom Flotilla ship named the Conscience, which was damaged in a drone strike off the coast of Malta on 2 May. "The world cannot stand by and allow this to continue," he said.
Middle East Eye
4 hours ago
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- Middle East Eye
Greta Thunberg aboard Gaza flotilla: Doing nothing ‘is not an option'
From aboard a flotilla bound for Gaza, Greta Thunberg told Middle East Eye that while governments had failed Palestinians, it fell 'on us to step up and be the adults in the room'. The prominent Swedish climate activist spoke to MEE's live show from international waters in the Mediterranean Sea, where she said spirits aboard the Madleen - the latest vessel attempting to break Israel's siege on Gaza - were high. 'We are currently on our way towards Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla mission,' Thunberg said on Tuesday. 'Spirits are very high.' She and 11 other activists set off from Sicily on Sunday, carrying urgent supplies for besieged and starving Palestinians. The aid includes baby formula, flour, rice, diapers, women's sanitary products, water desalination kits, medical supplies, crutches, and children's prosthetics. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters 'We cannot sit by and allow this to happen. We are watching… a genocide happening, following decades and decades of systematic oppression, ethnic cleansing, occupation,' said Thunberg. 'We are just human beings, very concerned about what's happening, and do not accept what is going on.' Last month, another vessel organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the Conscience, failed to continue its journey after being struck by two drones near Maltese waters. 'All evidence strongly suggests that it was Israel who did it,' Thunberg said. 'We are just human beings very concerned about what's happening and do not accept what is going on' - Greta Thunberg, activist She's well aware that such an attack could take place again. 'There is, of course, a big risk of being stopped on the way there,' the 22-year-old said. 'But we are trying to get to Gaza and planning for that. 'We are peaceful activists and volunteers, and we do not carry weapons. We are sailing peacefully on international waters, which is our right.' The vessel, which is being tracked live on the FFC's website for 'safety, accountability, and solidarity', is expected to reach Gaza in around seven days. FFC-organised ships have been attempting to break Israel's 18-year land, sea and naval blockade on the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades. In 2010, the Mavi Marmara flotilla mission was attacked by Israeli forces, who boarded the ship and killed ten activists. Since then, Israeli troops have frequently intercepted and seized vessels attempting to break the siege. Thunberg, named Time's Person of the Year in 2019 for her climate activism, remains undeterred. 'We have promised ourselves and we have promised the Palestinian people to do everything we can,' she said. 'When our governments are failing us… then it falls on us to step up and be the adults in the room.' Israel imposed a complete blockade on all humanitarian aid to Gaza for 11 weeks, before partially lifting it on 19 May to allow very limited United Nations aid deliveries, and a US-backed scheme widely panned as unworkable. 'I am so sorry we betrayed you' A number of commentators have mocked and threatened Thunberg and the other activists in recent days. Most notably, Lindsey Graham, the US senator, wrote on X: 'Hope Greta and her friends can swim!" Thunberg, who has been at sea for three days now, hasn't seen the posts. 'Luckily, I don't have access to social media here, so I don't get to see all that hate,' she said. 'It is very absurd that in times of genocide, policy makers who are complicit in this genocide are using this opportunity to spend their energy to try to mock people who are at least trying to do something.' She said that the international community had 'betrayed' Palestinians, not only by 'sitting doing nothing', but through active complicity. What is the Gaza freedom flotilla? Read More » 'Our governments, our institutions, our companies are supporting this genocide,' she said. 'It is our tax money. It is our media who are continuing to dehumanise Palestinians.' 'On behalf of the international community, the so-called western world, I am so sorry that we have betrayed you by not supporting you enough,' she added. Thunberg has been subjected to hate for her outspoken solidarity with Palestinians, after initially coming to the global public's attention for her vocal climate activism. But she says the two causes are inextricably linked. 'It's so weird to me that people are separating caring about the environment and the climate from caring about humans,' the activist said. 'We are standing up for justice, sustainability, liberation for everyone. There can be no climate justice without social justice.'
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Thunberg and other activists continue their journey to Gaza by sea
Greta Thunberg and other activists have now covered about a third of their journey towards the sealed-off Gaza Strip. The sailing ship Madleen, from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was in open sea south of the Greek Peloponnese peninsula on Tuesday afternoon, according to data from the ship's tracker. The group of 12 activists set sail from Sicily on Sunday. They say they want to bring aid supplies including baby food and medicine to people in need in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, they want to draw international attention to the humanitarian situation on the ground. Thunberg is by far the most recognizable face on board. The 22-year-old has become famous for her determined fight for more action on climate change. However, she has long been committed to the cause of the Palestinian people. The ship's aid mission is part of "a global movement for social and climate justice, liberation and decolonization," Thunberg wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself on board. "If we are to stand on the right side of history, it is our duty and about time that we join this movement," the post said. Israel has blocked the delivery of food, medicine and other essential goods to the Gaza Strip for almost three months as part of its war against the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement but has recently eased the blockade somewhat. It has said it wants to put pressure on Hamas to release the hostages it is holding. Thunberg criticized the fact that systematic starvation and the denial of basic needs are just some of the methods Israel is using to wage war against the Palestinians. The Gaza war, triggered by the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023, has been going on for more than a year and a half.
Evening Standard
10 hours ago
- General
- Evening Standard
Has Greta Thunberg finally become the rebellious icon Gen Z needs?
Meanwhile, Thunberg, who has always been a slightly more divisive character, is emerging like a phoenix from the ashes of her climate change battle. She's older, a little cooler, and fighting a more tangible fight. In no way is she abandoning ship — she has merely rallied a fleet. And in doing so, she's becoming the exact kind of icon that Gen Z needs.
