Freedom Flotilla on its way to Gaza as critics call for ship to sink

The Freedom Flotilla: Bravely Breaking the Siege Against Gaza

Many people, armed only with moral and political convictions, would be too intimidated to confront an army or navy directly. But not all. Twelve nonviolent human-rights activists with the international Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) are currently sailing a small boat, the Madleen, to Gaza. They hope to create a humanitarian sea corridor through Israel’s illegal blockade. If all goes well, they should arrive this weekend, with “baby formula, fl…

Another Ship to Gaza: Madleen Sets Sail as the World Watches

“Madleen”, the civilian ship of The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), sets sail from the port of Catania in Sicily, while being globally tracked on its journey towards besieged Gaza. This is not the coalition’s first attempt to breach the illegal blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip. Last month, the FFC launched “Conscience”, another ship that sailed off the coast of Malta towards Gaza carrying humanitarian aid. Israeli drones bombed “Conscience” …

Freedom Flotilla on its way to Gaza as critics call for ship to sink

Critics, including US officials, are calling for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s new mission to fail.

Freedom Flotilla Ship Madleen Sets Sail for Gaza

Sailing toward Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and international human rights defenders.