FFC press releases and statements
We left Denia, Spain with full hearts and a renewed determination to share the message of the Freedom Flotilla with our brothers and sisters in France. Our crossing was smooth and afforded our team the opportunity to reflect on all we had done in Denia and all we were about to embark on in Martigues […]
Handala in Martigues France Read More »
We had a smooth crossing from Malaga. When approaching Denia, we were surprisingly welcomed by two kayak rowing teams of female survivors of breast cancer who accompanied us to the dock. After docking in the port of Denia, we were welcomed by the local support group, the mayor of Denia and other local politicians as
Handala arrives in Denia, Spain Read More »
We had a delightful crossing from Lisbon, to the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar. When approaching Vélez in Malaga a local fishing boat followed us to the harbour, it was such a powerful surprise as we did not expect it. At the harbour, hundreds of people gathered together in support of the Flotilla. Lina
Handala in Vélez, Malaga Read More »
The Freedom Flotilla with its ship Handala arrives this Sunday July 14 in the port of Dénia (Alicante) in its journey towards Gaza to denounce the genocide that Israel is carrying out against the Palestinians of Gaza in the face of international passivity, and to denounce decades of Israeli occupation of Palestine. Handala arrives in
The Freedom Flotilla arrives in Denia denouncing the Gaza genocide Read More »
Lisbon, Portugal Our flotilla had a peaceful cruise to Lisbon. Along the way, a sunset thrilled members of the Flotilla who were on the boat. Months before, we tried to send several emails to book a port in Lisbon but until the last moment we arrived in Lisbon, our Flotilla did not have a port
Handala Visits Lisbon Portugal Read More »
Press release: Aos órgãos de Comunicação Social Lisboa recebe entre 3 e 6 de Julho, o Handala – embarcação pertencente à Flotilha da Liberdade. Com o lema “Para as crianças de Gaza”, ativistas solidários com a Palestina pertencentes à Coligação da Flotilha da Liberdade irão atracar em Lisboa, a bordo do Handala, no próximo dia
Handala Heads to Portugal Read More »
We left Santander accompanied by a small boat from the local community that followed us to the entrance to the open sea. We sailed calmly to the vicinity of A Coruña, where we were informed that the berth in port where we were supposed to dock had been canceled. Over the next few hours, our
A Coruña Welcomes Handala Read More »
We left La Rochelle on Friday, June 21st, at 3:00. The weather was calm, though that didn’t last. Overnight things got rather “roughy”, as Capt. Wellu likes to call it, and by noon, most of us were under deck again. Capt. Wellu, Aoife, Bob, and Youssef worked around the clock to navigate around the storms.
Handala Visits Santander, Spain Read More »
On our way to La Rochelle, we were followed by the French Navy. After a while, they established a communication with Handala where they asked us a number of questions. After that, they left us as we kept our journey to our destination. Also en route to La Rochelle, we were informed that we had
Handala Visits La Rochelle, France Read More »
A boat named Handala [1], part of the Freedom Flotilla sailing to Gaza, is due to arrive in Cork Harbour this weekend, where it will berth at Kennedy Pier in Cobh, County Cork. After visiting various ports across Europe, the Freedom Flotilla will sail to Gaza where it will physically challenge Israel’s illegal maritime blockade
Freedom Flotilla boat Handala visits Cobh on its way to Gaza Read More »