Contrary winds have already hit Greta Thunberg’s newest voyage to Gaza.
Thunberg, who swapped her signature climate change activism for supporting Hamas and Gaza after the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre of Israeli civilians, left Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday as part of a flotilla heading to Gaza, heavy with publicity, as well as supplies.
The seas were not informed of the noble purpose of the venture, causing the activists and their 70-boat fleet to return until smooth sailing can be found, according to the Times of Israel.
We conducted a sea trial and then returned to port to allow the storm to pass. This meant delaying our departure to avoid risking complications with the smaller boats,” the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission said in a statement, claiming winds at sea hit 35 mph
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Thunberg’s first voyage to Gaza ended with her being briefly detained and then deported. This one, in which she is joined by including “Game of Thrones” actor Liam Cunningham and others, is not likely to accomplish much more, according to Fox News.
“The whole world knows that this is coming, and the IDF is going to maintain a security perimeter out in the water to protect the beaches of Gaza,” said James Kraska, professor of maritime law.
“There aren’t any port facilities in this area to unload anything, and Gaza lacks a port sufficient to receive such a large flotilla. There’s a small fishing port, but that’s inadequate,” he explained.
“The U.S. built a temporary port at considerable expense, about $200 million, and dismantled it because the weather and meteorology in the area made it unsustainable.”
Kraska said although activists might howl — Thunberg claimed she was kidnapped when Israeli forces refused to allow her first convoy to land — Israel has the law on its side.
“Ultimately, there is authority for Israel to defend the blockade, but it’s not just the law — politics and practical realities are involved, as well,” he said.
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