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THE 1000 FLOTILLA INITIATIVE TO BREAK THE SIEGE [1]

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Date: 2025-06-13

In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing illegal siege imposed by Israel, a historic global initiative — The 1000 Flotilla: Call to Break the Siege — is being launched to mobilize an unprecedented international civil fleet to challenge the maritime blockade and deliver life-saving aid directly to the besieged people of Gaza.

This initiative calls upon civil society, humanitarian organizations, trade unions, faith-based movements, maritime workers, and peace-loving individuals from every continent to contribute ships, crews, medical supplies, food, and solidarity. The campaign aims to assemble a thousand vessels — symbolic of global unity and determination — to peacefully defy the blockade and demand an immediate end to the collective punishment of over two million Palestinians.

The siege on Gaza is a crime against humanity and a moral disgrace to the international community,

With the 1000 Flotilla, we declare that the world will no longer be silent. We are mobilizing the conscience of humanity to break the chains of this illegal blockade.

The proposal is for the flotilla to be scheduled to sail in phases from various ports around the world, converging in international waters before proceeding to Gaza. All vessels will operate under international maritime law and carry only humanitarian cargo. Legal teams, journalists, and observers will be on board to ensure transparency and safety.

This initiative builds on the legacy of past flotilla efforts — including the Mavi Marmara mission of 2010 — but scales it up to a global level. Unlike previous efforts, The 1000 Flotilla seeks to engage entire nations, mass movements, and the Global South to unite in confronting the impunity of the Zionist regime.

The international outcry is rising sharply following the illegal seizure of The Madleen, a humanitarian ship led by Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg, by Israeli naval forces in international waters. The ship, part of a growing wave of civilian-led maritime missions to break the siege on Gaza, was carrying medical aid, food supplies, and a team of peace activists and journalists.

Despite clear markings and full transparency of its humanitarian mission, Israeli commandos boarded and forcefully captured The Madleen, detaining the crew and passengers, including Thunberg herself. Their current status remains unknown.

This brazen act of aggression has further galvanized the global movement to break the illegal blockade. The seizure of The Madleen — named after the Palestinian girl whose image became a symbol of resistance — has become a pivotal moment in the struggle to liberate Gaza from total siege.

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[1] Url: https://mapim.org.my/2025/06/13/the-1000-flotilla-initiative-to-break-the-siege/

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