It is hard to find news of the Global Sumud Flotilla (the flotilla of steadfastness) sailing across the Mediterranean with aid for Gaza. I always have to search for it. Why is that?
Yesterday they were harassed again by drones and explosions and the jamming of their communications. But the good news is that Italy and now Spain have sent frigates to assist them. The flotilla will be entering dangerous waters soon, where previous attempts to reach Gaza have been stopped by the Israelis. The latter’s actions are so far outside international law already that I can’t think anything would stop them from physically harming the people on board the ships in the flotilla. These are ordinary people, trying to break the siege. Trying to shame their governments into taking effective action to stop the genocide.
Earlier in the week there was a general strike in Italy in support of Gaza. Did you hear about that? Why are these events not headlines? Ordinary people all over the world want their leaders to act to stop the genocide, and their leaders do zilch. What is wrong with them? Why do they tolerate so many crimes committed by Israel? I am outraged and sickened by their lack of compassion, and their lack of moral courage.
2 comments:
I think sooo much about the convoluted thinking that allows Israel to do what they do, to announce what they are going to do, then to do it and still be allowed to deny it. Some light at the UN. However, who in Gaza will survive to see help if it should come and our shame will be complete
This is very moving. Thanks! Chrissie xx
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