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Uncle Joe

(63,258 posts)
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 12:03 PM Jun 2025

Greta Thunberg Speaks from Aid Ship Heading to Gaza Despite Israeli Threats



As Gaza faces over three months of Israeli blockade, a group of 12 activists is sailing to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. The Madleen ship was launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and initially planned to sail from Malta last month, but the group's ship was damaged in a drone attack. The new mission includes the renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who speaks with Democracy Now! live from the Madleen.

Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET.
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Greta Thunberg Speaks from Aid Ship Heading to Gaza Despite Israeli Threats (Original Post) Uncle Joe Jun 2025 OP
fool's errand. hope this ill fated venture is merely interdicted stopdiggin Jun 2025 #1
It's inevitable, when Angels become too fearful to tread. Uncle Joe Jun 2025 #3
So people shouldn't at least try? angrychair Jun 2025 #4
That's the spirit OrangeJoe Jun 2025 #6
She was an inspiring teenager synni Jun 2025 #2
Continuing massive respect for this courageous woman. Magoo48 Jun 2025 #5
I hope she lives through it. ananda Jun 2025 #7
Israel will never let these supplies in nowforever Jun 2025 #8
They are doing this to raise "international awareness" Mosby Jun 2025 #9
Israel won't let them in... Richard D Jun 2025 #10

stopdiggin

(14,454 posts)
1. fool's errand. hope this ill fated venture is merely interdicted
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 12:25 PM
Jun 2025

as opposed to leading to (more) deaths.
( while hungry Palestinians gain - nothing )

OrangeJoe

(536 posts)
6. That's the spirit
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 02:03 PM
Jun 2025

Let's all just give up and let Israel continue its genocide. Great idea friend!

synni

(563 posts)
2. She was an inspiring teenager
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 12:26 PM
Jun 2025

And she has grown into an even more inspiring and brave young woman.

ananda

(33,437 posts)
7. I hope she lives through it.
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 02:04 PM
Jun 2025

I'm already starting to cry just at the thought
of her being in danger.

 

nowforever

(586 posts)
8. Israel will never let these supplies in
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 02:34 PM
Jun 2025

The starvation of Gaza is intentional the Palestinians are not seen worthy of mercy. Justice in the eyes of Israel is to inflict maximum pain for what happened on Oct. 7th. When rage is still a component of your actions then the slaughter will continue. Children being killed is retribution and part of the plan.

Mosby

(19,071 posts)
9. They are doing this to raise "international awareness"
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 03:04 PM
Jun 2025

Because Israel isn't getting enough attention from the world media. Maybe the Guardian and BBC and the other large media outlets could start including special sections covering Israel. Or even better just use the front page for IP coverage until the war is over.

 

Richard D

(10,018 posts)
10. Israel won't let them in...
Wed Jun 4, 2025, 04:35 PM
Jun 2025

Sad, but they probably knew that would happen. Creates more room for white savior virtue signaling. Probably saved her life as well.

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