Aid convoy for Gaza is considered unnecessary, according to human rights advocate Greta Thunberg
In a bold move, 22-year-old rights activist Greta Thunberg is set to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an independent organisation's mission to deliver humanitarian aid and advocate for the opening of a humanitarian corridor in Gaza. The flotilla, which uses the Arab word Sumud, meaning perseverance, in its name, is scheduled to leave from Barcelona on Sunday.
The Global Sumud Flotilla's aim is clear: to break Israel's inhumane siege on Gaza and improve the humanitarian situation in the region. The flotilla intends to deliver aid initially, but plans to bring more after the first delivery.
Thunberg reaffirms her belief that a mission like the flotilla should not have to exist. She argues that it is the responsibility of governments and elected officials to uphold international law, preventing war crimes and genocide. She believes the failure of governments to do so is a betrayal to Palestinians and humanity.
The Israeli blockade of Gaza, criticised by several governments, including many Western countries and members of the United Nations, has been described as illegal and causing severe humanitarian and human rights violations. The Global Sumud Flotilla's ultimate goal is to end this illegal siege.
Thunberg's participation in the aid flotilla is her continued advocacy for upholding international law and preventing war crimes and genocide. Her statements reiterate her belief that a mission like the flotilla should not have to exist due to the responsibility of governments and elected officials to uphold international law.
The Global Sumud Flotilla's focus is on delivering humanitarian aid and advocating for the opening of a humanitarian corridor in Gaza. Greta Thunberg's statements remind us that the failure of governments to uphold international law is not just a betrayal to Palestinians, but to humanity as a whole.
