Flotilla

US sanctions UK-based Palestine activist and purported Hamas member due to terror ties

Birawi is sanctioned for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for the The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad.

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Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain at the End Apartheid-Free Palestine rally in London, United Kingdom, May 14, 2022
ZAHER BIRAWI (far left) with former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (second from right)

UK may impose sanctions on aid flotilla organizer, alleged senior Hamas member Zaher Birawi

The Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementations is allegedly assessing whether to designate Zaher Birawi under the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) Regulations due to his ties to Hamas.

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LT.-COL. NADAV SHOSHANI: Israel’s face to global media.

Israel's other front: Inside the IDF's battle to win world's toughest information war

IDF Spokesperson for Int’l Media Lt.-Col. Nadav Shoshani reveals to ‘Magazine’ art of handling the media and public during two years of unprecedented war

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel making their way to Israel, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this handout image released on October 2, 2025.

Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt

The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.

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Eight Gaza flotilla activists to remain in custody

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg chose deportation and has flown out to Sweden, along with three other demonstrators.

JUNE 11, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
A drone view shows the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, organized by the international NGO Freedom Flotilla Coalition, anchored off the coast of Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025.

Muddling through the 'Madleen': How Israel got the better of Greta Thunberg - opinion

It looks like Israel, for the most part, handled the incident well; and especially in tough times like these, any PR victory must be celebrated, including getting the better of Greta Thunberg.

JUNE 11, 2025ByGIL HOFFMAN
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, June 10, 2025.

London-based Hamas operative linked with org. behind Greta Thunberg's Madleen vessel - Telegraph

Zaher Birawi describes himself as a key member of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

JUNE 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zaher Birawi (fourth-from-right) participates in a pro-Palestinian march from BBC to Downing Street in London, October 14, 2023.

Sandwich of champions: Memes of Greta Thunberg receiving challah sandwich brings Israeli nostalgia

"They weren't always pastrami, but I don't remember them tasting very good," a former soldier said of the sandwiches.

JUNE 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli solider passes a bun to Greta Thunberg onboard the Gaza-bound British-flagged yacht "Madleen" after Israeli forces boarded the charity vessel as it attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in defiance of an Israeli naval blockade, in this still image released on June 9, 2025

Trump presses Netanyahu to end Gaza war, Rubio condemns sanction on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

7,000 activists to begin convoy from Tunisia to Rafah • Netanyahu says there is progress on hostage deal • Greta Thunberg deported from Israel

JUNE 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

'Violation of int'l law': Hamas, foreign government attack Israel over Gaza flotilla's interception

The IDF boarded the 'Madleen' early on Monday, taking the crew and the ship to the Port of Ashdod, where they would be sent back to their respective countries.

JUNE 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Activist Greta Thunberg sits aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

JUNE 9, 2025By103FM
Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

IDF warns of upcoming strikes on Yemen ports, Flotilla activists await deportation

Hostage family releases new footage of abduction • Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran in call • Smotrich says he is against arming Gazan militias • IDF kills over 15 terrorists in Gaza

JUNE 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ships are docked at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 31, 2024.

Greta Thunberg's 'Madleen' docks in Ashdod port, crew offered to watch Oct. 7 footage

The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.

JUNE 9, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, GADI ZAIG
Activist Greta Thunberg stands aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

The selfie flotilla: Greta Thunberg’s Gaza stunt and the weaponization of activism - opinion

Their objective is clear: generate headlines, provoke confrontation, and frame Israel as the aggressor, while ignoring the reality on the ground.

JUNE 8, 2025ByARSEN OSTROVSKY, JOHN SPENCER
Activist Greta Thunberg and crew stand aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.