Rima Hassan Joins the Freedom Flotilla Headed for Gaza
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan has officially announced her participation in the Freedom Flotilla, a humanitarian initiative that seeks to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza by sea. She made the announcement this week, affirming her intention to join dozens of international activists determined to deliver humanitarian aid directly to the besieged Palestinian enclave.
“We are leaving to break the silence, to demand the end of the blockade, and to deliver aid ourselves—aid that international institutions are either unable or unwilling to get through,” said Rima Hassan in a video published on social media.
The flotilla comprises several ships carrying tons of medical and food supplies. Its symbolic and political importance is considerable: it is a direct nonviolent act of civil disobedience aimed at challenging both the Israeli blockade and the inaction of international bodies.
This is not the first time that the Freedom Flotilla has set sail for Gaza. Since 2008, numerous attempts have been made, most famously the Mavi Marmara expedition in 2010, which ended in tragedy when Israeli forces stormed the boat, killing 10 activists.
Rima Hassan stated clearly:
“This action is peaceful, but it is also determined. We refuse to watch Gaza starve and burn in silence. As elected officials, as citizens, we have a duty to act.”
She also called on other European and international representatives to speak out and join the effort, stressing that the blockade is a violation of international law and must be lifted immediately.
🌍 A Message of Global Solidarity
This action aligns with increasing global mobilizations—including the “March to Gaza” and multiple calls for boycotts and sanctions against Israel. The Freedom Flotilla stands as a symbol of moral courage, solidarity with the Palestinian people, and a rejection of the status quo.
The next few days will be critical, as Israeli authorities have often intercepted such missions in international waters. But the organizers remain unwavering in their intent to bring Gaza to the center of the world’s conscience.
Source: L’Insoumission – May 30, 2025
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