Greta Thunberg on courage: Flottille is heading for Gaza despite Israel's threats!

Greta Thunberg on courage: Flottille is heading for Gaza despite Israel's threats!

The current situation in Gaza is brought into the focus of the international public by the commitment of activists such as Greta Thunberg and other pro-Palestinian supporters. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Thunberg put the ship Madleen , which is operated by the activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, from Catania, Italy, towards Gaza. The aim of the mission is to break the Israeli blockade, bring humanitarian aid and to draw attention to the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza, how Apnews.com reports.

on board the flotilla are next to Thunberg eleven other activists, including actor Liam Cunningham and Rima Hassan, a French MP. The activists have decided to provide human support despite the risks of this trip and to draw the world's attention to the difficult situation in Gaza. Thunberg said that it was important to continue fighting despite the dangers.

Israel's warnings and military presence

Israel has already announced that it will act against the flotilla if necessary. Brigadieral Effie Defrin, a spokesman for the Israeli army, explained that the military is prepared for such scenarios and has experience with similar cases. At the moment, however, it remains unclear whether there will be a specific commitment. An activist on board also reported a drone that the ship observes. Similar incidents from the past, such as the attack on another ship of the Freedom Flotilla in May 2025, reinforce concerns about the safety of the activist mission. The affected ship was attacked by two alleged drones, which illustrates the dangers in this conflict, so [oe24.at] (https://www.oe24.at/weltpolpolpolpin/greta-segelt-nach-gaza-israel-doht-klima- activist/636099214).

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains critical. According to aid organizations, the situation is significantly more difficult by Israeli restrictions and regional unrest. Experts warn that a famine threatens without additional help. The blockade, which serves as a means of pressure against Hamas, was slightly relaxed in May 2025, but humanitarian support in the region remains inadequate.

orientation in the humanitarian crisis

The German Red Cross (DRK) is in close exchange with the aid organizations in the region, including stomach David Adom in Israel and the Palestinian Red Half moon. Due to the ongoing conflict, ongoing aid projects have been restructured in order to meet the needs of the affected population. The DRK has currently provided 300,000 euros for emergency aid in the Gaza Strip and supports the medical care with additional materials provided, such as [drk.de] (https://www.drk.de/hilfe-weltweit/wo-wir-holfen/bago-in-israel-und-palaestinen-dürenn.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and similarly committed groups have announced that they will expand their actions in order to sharpen humanitarian awareness. Activist Thiago Avila has already presented a broader strategy plan to break through the blockade over land, including the planned Global March to Gaza in June. However, it remains to be seen which measures are ultimately taken to solve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.