In a symbolic attempt to deliver aid to Gaza, activists on the Madleen, including Greta Thunberg, sought to break the blockade, but were intercepted by the Israeli military. Despite claims from Israeli officials that the ship was little more than a 'selfie yacht,' the blockade's humanitarian ramifications are severe. This crisis has persisted for nearly two decades, leading to systematic deprivation intended to avoid mass starvation but create ongoing suffering. The discussion emphasizes a broader failure of international norms and the ongoing struggle for humanitarian intervention in Gaza.
Israel knows all about those ways, because it has systematically blocked them. It's worth noting that the Freedom Flotilla Coalition—the movement behind the Madleen—was launched in 2010, 13 years before 7 October.
In 2010, the Israeli military stormed another aid flotilla and killed 10 activists in the process. Since the news broke, Israel's propaganda machine has gone into overdrive.
As an adviser to the former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert put it: The idea is to put the Palestinians on a diet, but not to make them die of hunger.
The blockade on the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza has been in place for nearly two decades, creating a humanitarian crisis.
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