Greta Thunberg on Instagram
Doha, Qatar: Climate activist Greta Thunberg and other volunteers are currently sailing to Gaza aboard a humanitarian boat.
The boat 'Madleen' from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition departed Sicily on Sunday reportedly carrying rice, milk, fruit juices, canned goods and protein bars.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is a non-violent global movement supporting Palestinians through humanitarian aid and protest against Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza. The boat has set sail in response to the total aid blockade.
The Madleen boat is sailing to Gaza, carrying urgent humanitarian aid. Image: Greta Thunberg on Instagram
Waving a Palestinian flag and wearing keffiyeh in an Instagram photo, Thunberg wrote:
"The Freedom Flotilla aid mission is about supporting Palestinian resistance and challenging the Israeli blockade and genocide. One month after the bombing of the boat Conscience during our last attempt to sail to Gaza, break the siege and open up a humanitarian corridor, we have yet again set sail towards Gaza – not carrying weapons, but food and medical supplies. Systematic starvation and deprivation of basic needs are some of many methods of warfare Israel is using against Palestinians.
This mission is only part of a global movement for social and climate justice, liberation and decolonisation led by marginalised people. If we are to stand on the right side of history, it is our duty and about time that we join that movement. Free Palestine."
The boat with urgent supplies is expected to reach Gaza on June 7, 2025.
Meanwhile, the United Nations on Tuesday condemned the 'deaths of Gazans seeking aid'. On his X handle, UN Chief Antonio Guterres said: "I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food."
