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Shaun King's avatar

This is actually a huge deal.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

Activists from 44 countries plan to launch the largest civilian flotilla in history at the end of August in an effort to break Israel’s siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the starving population of the enclave. 

The Global Sumud Flotilla, along with three allied initiatives, will send dozens of boats from Spanish ports on 31 August and Tunisian ports on 4 September, aiming to establish a humanitarian corridor and confront what organizers call Israel’s genocide against Palestinians.

https://scheerpost.com/2025/08/07/largest-civilian-flotilla-in-history-to-set-sail-for-gaza/

Join them, support them:

https://freedomflotilla.org

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Aisha's avatar

This is something positive. The dam is cracking. Seeing so many very big protests in Europe all the time that, of course, they’ll never show in the US. Something has to give in our bribed and bought government to force an end to this horror now.

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Alec's avatar

"Holland security report has, for the first time, identified Israel as a foreign threat, citing alleged disinformation campaigns and attempts to influence Dutch politics; The assessment follows rising tensions over Gaza and growing criticism of Israeli policy in Europe"

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skk2oaxwgg

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Hanneke Wasserman's avatar

Thanks for link.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

Call on Pope Leo XIV to do whatever it takes to save Gaza and stop the bombing, and end the starvation. Let him go to Gaza and stand with the suffering people who are being massacred by Israel and the Western posers. He can go to Gaza right now, and insist aid be allowed in.

Is there anything more important in today's world than this?

https://chng.it/gkvBfY44rq

Please sign the petition and share widely.

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Rosalind Dalefield's avatar

Do you think the Israelis would hesitate to kill him? I don't. In fact I think that's why Madonna asked him to go there. She wants him killed.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

The Pope needs to do what a compassionate leader should do, regardless of the personal risks. I don't remember reading that Jesus said to love thy neighbor only when it's safe, to be a peacemaker only when those who are violent will allow.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3

This is what he signed up for. What he does, or doesn't do, is on him. What the Israelis do, is on them.

I hope you will sign the petition: https://chng.it/gkvBfY44rq

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Debbie Liu's avatar

thank you Shaun. This is incredible! Marches all over Australia yesterday drew unprecedented numbers. our PM Albo has already made concessions due to the number of people protesting.

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Shannon Lynn's avatar

Thank you for educating us. Nation , this is HUGE. Pay attention. We got a People’s March Protest coming up October 16th 2025, starting at the Statue of Liberty 🗽 and going all the way to DC. Let’s get 1million people or more to the People’s March. It’s posted on Substack

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Nicole Archer's avatar

Thank you, thank you - God bless you all 🙏

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Hanneke Wasserman's avatar

Shaun King are you from the Netherlands or where are you reporting from. Curious since I get news from NOS and hadn't seen that information yet.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

I found that information in many news outlets, including The Independent, Reuters, AP, and CNN.

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Lee Rammelt's avatar

I am Dutch and I recommend being very very cautious in singing the praises of my government

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