Greta Thunberg Joins Gaza Flotilla: A Misguided Voyage of Hypocrisy

HasbaraOrg.com
Jun 4
5 min read

While the world watches climate activist Greta Thunberg board a so-called “humanitarian” flotilla bound for Gaza, it's time to shine a spotlight on the dangerous lies, double standards, and political theater surrounding this stunt.

Let’s be clear: this is not a peace mission. It’s propaganda cloaked in activism.

Why the Naval Blockade Exists

Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza is legal, essential, and lifesaving. Established in 2007 after Hamas violently seized control of Gaza, the blockade is a measured response to relentless terrorism, arms smuggling, and attempted attacks on Israeli civilians.

Fact Check: Even the UN's Palmer Report (2011) confirmed Israel’s naval blockade is legal under international law.

Gaza is not “under siege.” It is under the rule of a brutal terror regime that diverts aid, executes dissenters, and fires rockets into Israeli towns.

Flotillas Fuel Conflict, Not Peace

Greta and her fellow flotilla travelers are not bringing peace or food—they’re bringing symbolic defiance meant to provoke confrontation.

If they truly cared about humanitarian aid, they would coordinate deliveries through Israeli or Egyptian crossings—where daily shipments of food, medicine, and supplies flow into Gaza, even during times of conflict.

But no, that wouldn’t grab headlines, would it?

Hamas: The Real Oppressor of Gazans

Let’s remember what Greta conveniently ignores:

Over 30,000 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israeli communities.
Hamas uses foreign aid to dig terror tunnels, not schools.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists butchered, raped, and burned Israelis alive, including babies and the elderly. Many hostages remain in captivity today, suffering in silence while “activists” remain silent.

Where was Greta’s outrage then?

Climate Activism Hijacked by Radical Politics

Greta built her fame on environmental advocacy. But now she’s thrown her credibility into a sea of political hypocrisy. Why isn’t she sailing to Syria, Iran, or Yemen—where environmental devastation, human rights abuse, and state terror are daily realities?

Why is Israel—the Middle East’s ONLY democracy, and a world leader in clean tech, desalination, and humanitarian innovation—her chosen villain?

This is Not Neutral

Let’s stop pretending this is neutral or noble.

This is a dangerous, one-sided publicity stunt fueling antisemitic narratives, demonizing Israel, and legitimizing Hamas by omission.

Greta has chosen to stand not with peace, not with truth, not with the hostages or the victims—but with Hamas by proxy.

STAND WITH ISRAEL. STAND WITH TRUTH.

Let’s not be silent while the world whitewashes terror.

Share the truth. Counter the lies. Hasbara is our frontline.

Who's on Board the Madleen Gaza Flotilla?

The Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), set sail from Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and protest Israel's blockade.

The 12 activists on board include:

Greta Thunberg – Swedish climate activist.
Rima Hassan – French-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament.
Yasemin Acar – German human rights advocate.
Baptiste Andre – French activist.
Thiago Ávila – Brazilian campaigner.
Omar Faiad – French activist.
Pascal Maurieras – French activist.
Yanis Mhamdi – French activist.
Suayb Ordu – Turkish activist.
Sergio Toribio – Spanish activist.
Marco van Rennes – Dutch activist.
Reva Viard – French

Biography: Rima Hassan

Name: Rima Hassan Mobarak Date of Birth: April 28, 1992 Place of Birth: Neirab refugee camp, Aleppo, Syria Nationality: French (since 2010) Education: Master's in International Law from Panthéon-Sorbonne University Political Affiliation: La France Insoumise (LFI) Position: Member of the European Parliament since July 16, 2024

Rima Hassan is a French-Palestinian jurist and politician. Born in Syria's Neirab refugee camp, she moved to France at age nine. She founded the 'Refugee Camps Observatory' in 2019 and the 'Action Palestine France' collective in 2023. Elected to the European Parliament in 2024, Hassan has been an outspoken critic of Israel's policies towards Palestinians. She has described Israel's actions as "apartheid" and supports the creation of a democratic, secular bi-national state. Her statements have sparked controversy, leading to her being barred from entering Israel in February 2025 due to her support for anti-Israel boycotts.

Biography: Greta Thunberg

Name: Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg
Date of Birth: January 3, 2003
Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Education: Graduated high school in 2023
Affiliation: Fridays for Future movement
Position: Climate

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who gained international recognition for her efforts to combat climate change. She initiated the "School Strike for Climate" in 2018, which evolved into the global Fridays for Future movement. Thunberg has addressed numerous international forums, including the United Nations, advocating for urgent climate action. Her activism has expanded to include support for various human rights causes. She has received multiple honors, including being named Time's Person of the Year in 2019.

Biography: Yasemin Acar

Name: Yasemin Gülsüm Acar
Date of Birth: 1987
Place of Birth: Germany
Nationality: German
Education: PhD in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University
Affiliation: University of St Andrews
Position: Lecturer in Psychology

Yasemin Acar is a German social psychologist and human rights advocate. Born to Kurdish parents from Turkey, she has been active in advocating for refugees and combating anti-Muslim racism since the age of 15. Her academic research focuses on social identity, collective action, and intergroup conflict. During the Ukrainian crisis, she co-founded Berlin Arrival Support, mobilizing thousands of volunteers to assist refugees.

Biography: Baptiste Andre

Name: Baptiste Andre
Nationality: French
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Baptiste Andre is a French activist associated with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. He is participating in the Madleen voyage to Gaza to protest the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. Further personal details are not publicly available at this time.

Biography: Thiago Ávila

Name: Thiago Ávila
Date of Birth: 1987
Nationality: Brazilian
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Thiago Ávila is a Brazilian activist with nearly two decades of experience in social and environmental justice movements. He has organized solidarity missions across the Global South and is a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights. Ávila is known for promoting a "society of good living," emphasizing social and economic justice in harmony with the environment.

Biography: Omar Faiad

Name: Omar Faiad
Nationality: French
Affiliation: Al Jazeera Media Network
Position: Journalist

Omar Faiad is a French journalist associated with Al Jazeera Media Network. He is participating in the Madleen voyage to Gaza as part of his commitment to covering humanitarian issues and advocating for Palestinian rights.

Name: Pascal Maurieras
Nationality: French
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Pascal Maurieras is a French activist with a history of political and trade-union commitments. He is participating in the Madleen voyage to Gaza to support the Palestinian cause and challenge the Israeli blockade.

Biography: Yanis Mhamdi

Name: Yanis Mhamdi
Nationality: French
Affiliation: Blast (French independent media outlet)
Position: Journalist and Director

Yanis Mhamdi is a French journalist and director at Blast, an independent media outlet. He has reported from various regions, including the West Bank, and is known for his investigative journalism. Mhamdi is participating in the Madleen voyage to document and support the humanitarian mission to Gaza.

Biography: Suayb Ordu

Name: Suayb Ordu
Nationality: Turkish
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Suayb Ordu is a Turkish activist participating in the Madleen voyage to Gaza. He has emphasized the humanitarian nature of the mission and expressed concerns over potential threats following previous attacks on aid vessels.

Biography: Sergio Toribio

Name: Sergio Toribio
Nationality: Spanish
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Sergio Toribio is a Spanish activist involved in the Madleen voyage to Gaza. He is committed to delivering humanitarian aid and advocating for the rights of Palestinians. Further personal details are not publicly available at this time.

Biography: Marco van Rennes

Name: Marco van Rennes
Nationality: Dutch
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Marco van Rennes is a Dutch activist participating in the Madleen voyage to Gaza. He is dedicated to supporting humanitarian efforts and challenging the Israeli blockade. Further personal details are not publicly available at this time.

Biography: Reva Viard

Name: Reva Viard
Nationality: French
Affiliation: Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Position: Activist

Reva Viard is a French activist involved in the Madleen voyage to Gaza. She is committed to delivering humanitarian aid and advocating for the rights of Palestinians. Further personal details are not publicly available at this time.