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Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla could reach Israeli waters over the weekend: What you need to know

JL;DR SUMMARY Climate activist Greta Thunberg and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition are sailing towards Gaza onboard 'The Madleen' to protest Israel's blockade and deliver aid to Palestinians. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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ProtestGazaIdfPalestinian AidInternational RelationsIsrael BlockadeGreta ThunbergMaritime SecurityFreedom Flotilla CoalitionHumanitarian Activism

Places mentioned

Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"The group is carrying supplies for Gazan Palestinians and protesting what they say is Israels illegal, decades-long blockade, and ongoing genocide in the enclave."
Catania, Sicily, Italy
"Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham was among the crowd of spectators who gathered in solidarity with the crew of the Madleen to bid them farewell in Catania, Sicily."
Malta
"Last month, one of the ships in the groups fleet, the Conscience, was hit by two alleged drones just outside of Maltas territorial waters."
Israel
"Israeli officials have vowed not to allow the ship, called The Madleen, to dock."
Sudan
"The latest trip, which departed from Sicily and detoured to pick up Sudanese refugees, comes as the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza turns 20 months old and includes Thunberg, one of the most prominent progressive activists in the world."
France
"Last month, the leaders of France and the United Kingdom issued statements condemning Israels blockade on aid to Gaza and continued offensive and vowing to take concrete actions if they continue."
Brazil
"Thiago Avila, an activist from Brazil."
Turkey
"uayb Ordu, a Turkish activist."
Spain
"Sergio Toribio, a crew member from Spain."
Netherlands
"Marco Van Rennes, a crew member from The Netherlands."

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