Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade

Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists are preparing to sail to Gaza on a mission to challenge Israel’s blockade of the area. The group, including the “Game of Thrones” actor Liam Cunningham and French politician Rima Hassan, will depart from the Sicilian port of Catania on the sailing boat Madleen. Their goal is to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and deliver aid to the territory. Thunberg emphasized the importance of not remaining silent in the face of the ongoing crisis and expressed determination to continue their efforts despite the risks involved. Israeli authorities have denied allegations of genocide and have recently eased the blockade to allow limited humanitarian aid into Gaza. The activists anticipate a seven-day journey to Gaza and are prepared for potential obstacles along the way. This mission is part of a larger strategy to challenge the blockade through various mobilization efforts, including a planned Global March to Gaza in mid-June.