Participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla: If the flotilla had been a peaceful demonstration, Israel would not have attacked

Monday, May 11, 2026

Denik Referendum

Greenpeace researcher details Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla, highlighting human rights abuses and calls for EU action.

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Farah al Hattabová, a legal researcher for Greenpeace MENA focusing on intersectional environmentalism and legal protection against abuse of law, participated in the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza aboard the Arctic Sunrise in spring 2026. Israel attacked twenty-two of the eighty-eight ships in the flotilla, detaining 181 crew members, including EU citizens, near Greek waters. Detainees reported harsh conditions on Israeli warships, described as resembling a concentration camp, with inadequate food and water, and were subjected to physical abuse. While most detainees were released by early May, two activists remained imprisoned, alleging psychological torture. The article criticizes Greece for its perceived inaction during the attack despite being in international waters where the incident occurred. Al Hattabová recounted the events from the Arctic Sunrise perspective, detailing warnings and subsequent detentions of other vessels. She emphasized that while the flotilla’s goal is to break the blockade, its broader purpose is to build a global movement for justice against Israeli actions. Greenpeace supports the flotilla as part of a diverse range of tactics advocating for peace and opposing war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

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