Greta Thunberg sails to Gaza: Aid goods against the blockade!

Greta Thunberg sails to Gaza: Aid goods against the blockade!

Catania, Italien - Greta Thunberg is today with the “Madleen” sailboat on the way to the Gaza Strip to provide humanitarian aid and to draw attention to the critical care situation. The journey organized by the international Freedom Flotilla Coalition began on Sunday in the port of Catania, Sicily. Together with eleven other activists on board, she plans to bring relief supplies to the area affected by the war and to send a strong sign against the Israeli blockade.

Thunberg, which has been increasingly committed to the rights of the Palestinians in recent years, gave an emotional speech before departure, in which she sharply criticized international inaction. "We have to raise the voice of those who are not heard," she said, turning the focus on the dramatic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

goal and scope of the mission

on board the "Madleen" are not only relief supplies such as baby food and medical care, but also well -known personalities such as the actor Liam Cunningham and MEP Rima Hassan. Hassan cannot enter Israel, which increases the pressure on the fellow travelers. This mission is intended to draw the attention of the international community to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and challenge the "illegal siege" by Israel, which has led to massive restrictions in the distribution of relief goods.

The situation in the Gaza Strip is heading. Despite a slight loosening of the blockade in May, the supply situation remains unstable. Aid organizations and the UN report on a catastrophic state that is characterized by looting and a collapse of public order. It is estimated that hunger and illnesses could soon demand more human lives than the bombing in the region.

risks and challenges

The group's last attempt to reach Gaza on the sea route failed tragically in May when the ship "Conscience" was damaged in a drone attack near Malta. This mission, also known as "Global March to Gaza", is also planning a soil offensive for the blockade, which is scheduled to start from Egyptian Rafah in mid -June in order to create further awareness of the situation of the Palestinians.

The international community faces a critical challenge. Experts warn that the continued blockade and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip are ignored by many, while Israel maintains this state through targeted measures. The International Court of Justice (IGH) had already judged that Israel would have to comply with its obligations from the Convention on the Board and not prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Greta Thunberg's commitment and the initiatives of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition are part of a more comprehensive call to end the Israeli blockade and to support the Palestinian population. This mission can also be understood as an urgent appeal to the international community to campaign for peace and justice in the region.

Further information on the mission can be found on Vol.at and Bluewewin.ch