Perhaps the only surprise about the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Madleen mission is that there have not been more attempts to breach the inhumane blockade of Gaza during the last 20 months of Israel’s genocide. Those on board have demonstrated considerable courage. Fifteen years ago last month, Israeli commandos boarded the Turkish vessel the Mavi Marmara. In the process, Israeli forces killed 10 activists.

ATHENS: A vessel organized by an international activist coalition to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has rescued several migrants from the sea near Crete, a support group in…

Greta Thunberg and activists aboard aid ship near Gaza, challenging Israeli blockade, sparking international attention and support.