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 activist recounts the Israeli attack on a Gaza aid flotilla, detailing the harsh detention and the need for international action.

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Farah al Hattabová, a legal researcher for Greenpeace MENA, specializes in intersectional environmentalism, legal support for social movements, and protecting public debate from legal abuse. She participated in a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza in Spring 2026 aboard the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise. The text details the flotilla’s attempt to break the maritime blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, despite Israel attacking twenty-two of the eighty-eight vessels and detaining 181 crew members. Israel’s actions, including the detention and harsh conditions experienced by activists, were highlighted. The article also discusses the perceived inaction of Greece, whose waters were used for the attack, and criticism from opposition figures regarding Greece’s complicity. The narrative emphasizes that the flotilla’s goal is broader than just reaching Gaza; it aims to build and sustain a global movement for justice. Greenpeace’s support stems from its commitment to peace and its opposition to war crimes and genocide. The overall message is that the movement for Palestinian rights is strengthening regardless of the flotilla’s success, and various tactics, including the flotilla, are necessary.

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