Aid to Gaza
A humanitaitrian crisis is unfolding in Gaza! The Freedom Flotilla vessel the Madleen has set sail to deliver aid and break the Gaza siege. On board are 12 brave people, including sailing crew, jounalists, Greta Thunberg (activist), Rima Hassan (EP member for France), Mohammed Mustafa (doctor) and Liam Cunningham (actor). You can meet the crew here.
The Madleen's mission
The Madleen's mission is to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver much needed aid to the palestinains. The vessel carries baby formula and food supplies, including flour and rice, diapers and menstrual products, water desalination kits, medical supplies, crutches and children's prosthetics, and solar panels. Another part of it's mission is to raise the awareness of Israel's illegal occupation of Gaza and genocidal tactics against the Palestinians. Approximately 2 million people are threatened by starvation.
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The mission of the Madleen is protected under international law as stated by Professor emeritus John Dugard. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition emphasizes that this is a peaceful act of civil resistance. All volunteers and crew aboard Madleen are trained in nonviolence. They are sailing unarmed, united by the shared belief that Palestinians deserve the same rights, freedom, and dignity as all people.
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Greta Thunberg's speech at the start of the mission.
How you can help!
Keep your eyes on the Madleen! -- Keeping your eyes on the Madleen helps create accountability and publicity for it's mission. Follow the Freedom floatilla social media channels for updates: Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn, Youtube ​
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Raise your voice for Gaza -- Talk to the people around you, class mates, coworkers, friends, family, politicians, and anyone else you can think of. Raise the issue of Gaza and the immediate threads faced by Palestianians, such as the daily bombings and starvation.
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Demand a safe passage for the Madleen -- Demand a safe passage for the Madleen from your government, you can find the right resouces on the Freedom Flotilla Coalition campaign page.​​
Event Summary
17-Jun-2025: All activists released​
All activists have been released and have returned to their home countries.
This does not mean it's mission is complete, the people in Gaza still need your help!
10-Jun-2025: Detained and deported​
All 12 people onboard the Madleen were detained and taken to Ashdod Port. This morning 4 activists including Greta Thunberg were deported from Israel. The other activists refused to sign deportation papers and willbe held for another 96 hours before deportation.
09-Jun-2025: Intercepted and Kidnapped​
09-Jun-2025: Intercepted and Kidnapped​
09-Jun-2025: Kidnapped and Intercepted​
07-Jun-2025: Crew speaks out​
06-Jun-2025: Continuing to Gaza​
The Madleen continues it's journey to Gaza. Rapper Macklemore endorses the Freedom Flotilla’s ‘Madleen’ on stage, playing a special video that Greta Thunberg recorded from the vessel.
04-Jun-2025: More drones​
Drones have been spotted near the Madleen every night since departure.
02-Jun-2025: Drones in the night​
During the night drones were spotted over the Madleen, 1 at first and later on it were 2 drones.
13-Jun-2025: 3 remain detained​
3 activists remain detained in Israel. Pascal Maurieras, Yanis Mhamdi, and Marco van Rennes were meant to be released and flying back to their families today.
09-Jun-2025: Madleen Seized!​
09-Jun-2025: Intercepted and Kidnapped​
09-Jun-2025: Intercepted and Kidnapped​
08-Jun-2025: Communitions blackout​
The Madleen suffered a communications black-out, probably caused by interference equipment.
It's now more important than ever to appeal to your government!
07-Jun-2025: Madleen Crew Threatened​
Madleen is 48 hours from Gaza expected to arrive Monday. The crew received threats from Israel. If they continue to Gaza, they will attack the Madleen like they did 15 years ago the Mavi Marmara.
05-Jun-2025: Rescuing refugees​
The Madleen received a mayday call for a search and rescue situation. 4 people had jumped into the water to avoid being taken by Lybian authorities, they were saved and taken to safety by the Madleen crew.
03-Jun-2025: Demand a safe passage​
The UN demands a safe passage for the Madleen.
Join the UN and the volunteers on board in demanding a safe passage to Gaza for the Madleen!
01-Jun-2025: Departing​
The Madleen departed from Catania, Italy. Shortly before departure a military helicopter circled the Madleen.
Track the Madleen to make the journey safer!