Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunberg’s arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory

  • F_State@midwest.social
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    27 days ago

    Maybe the Italians should strike again until their navy actually protects the flotilla

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      27 days ago

      They never had intention nor desire to have naval combat with Israel, they just wanted to send enough boats that it becomes more and more difficult for Israel to contain the press coverage and to create more international condemnation and pressure.

      And it’s working.

      Whatever else everyone says, the plan is actually working. Not nearly fast enough for all of us to stop feeling daily physical illness for the countless lives being extinguished for no reason, but nothing politically ever happens fast enough. At least something is happening.