Greta Thunberg Defies Blockade, Sails to Gaza with Aid

Greta Thunberg's Gaza Aid Mission: A Flotilla Challenges Israel's Blockade On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, climate activist Greta Thunberg embarked on a high-stakes journey, joining a flotilla of activists sailing from Spain to Gaza. Their mission: to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza and challenge the ongoing Israeli blockade. The voyage, undertaken aboard the 'Madleen,' is a significant act of defiance, given that a previous attempt was allegedly targeted by drones. The video captures the activists' preparations, their journey across the Mediterranean, and the delivery of aid. Thunberg herself is seen speaking passionately about the importance of their mission, stating, "We have to keep trying. Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity." Another activist, Thiago Avila, underscored the broader strategy, explaining, "We are breaking the siege of Gaza by sea, but we are part of a broader strategy of joint mobilizations that will also attempt to break the siege by land and by air." The Israeli blockade, imposed at the beginning of March 2025, cuts off Gaza from all imports, including essential food and medicine. Israeli authorities justify the blockade as an attempt to force Hamas to release hostages. However, the activists' actions highlight the dire humanitarian consequences of this policy. The flotilla's successful delivery of aid offers a small but symbolic victory in the face of adversity.