Greta Thunberg controls the blockade Gazas with auxiliary ship!

Greta Thunberg controls the blockade Gazas with auxiliary ship!

Gaza, Palästina - Greta Thunberg becomes part of a new initiative of Freedom flotilla coalition (FFC) , which has set itself the goal of breaking the months of blockade of the gaza strip through Israel. In a dramatic turn, the activist, known for her commitment to climate change, will set sail on Sunday together with other prominent faces such as the actor Liam Cunningham and EU MP Rima Hassan on the ship. The trip is said to be filled with humanitarian aid to support the needy population in Gaza.

This is the second attempt by the FFC in just two months to achieve Gaza. The first attempt with the “Conscience” ship had to be canceled in May due to a drone attack that significantly damaged the ship. Activists blame Israel for the attack. Hassan emphasized in a video that the upcoming journey is both a protest against Israel and an urgent attempt at auxiliary attempts for people in Gaza.

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically. According to reports, the civilian population is subject to a constant humanitarian crisis, which manifests itself in widespread malnutrition and hunger -like conditions. The World Health Organization warns that around a quarter of the population in a "catastrophic, hunger, Acute malnutrition, hunger, illness and death situation ”. International organizations report that humanity has experienced chaotic scenes at the distribution points of help this week, which led to at least three deaths.

The situation in the health sector is also devastating. The International Committee of the Red Cross (IKRK) reports of a dramatic decline in medical care in the hospitals, who have used up their supply of urgently needed medication and materials. The attacks on health facilities have also increased, which also affects the already weakened healthcare system. Pascal Hundt, deputy director of the IKRK department, is concerned about the constant threat that is exposed to medical personnel and health facilities.

The ICRK emphasizes that humanitarian international law demands the protection of medical personnel and institutions and appeals to the necessary parties to bring relief supplies to Gaza and to protect the civilian population in order to prevent further escalation of the humanitarian situation.

The impending undertaking of the FFC, in which Greta Thunberg will also take part, could be regarded as a symbolic step in the middle of these catastrophic circumstances. It remains to be seen whether you will successfully bring humanitarian aid into the besieged area and thus to create a spark of hope for the suffering people in Gaza.