THE FREEDOM FLOTILLA IS SETTING SAIL AGAIN Handala will sail to break the blockade—for the children of Gaza Siracusa, Italy — On July 13, 2025 the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) will launch Handala—a civilian boat setting out to challenge Israel’s illegal, deadly blockade of Gaza. The vessel will carry life-saving humanitarian aid and a message of […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY, Monday August 12, 2024 WHEN: Wednesday August 14, 2024. from 10:00 local time (CEST) WHERE: Next to Handala, dockside near Valleta, Malta (for location details, please contact us, see below). WHO: Freedom Flotilla participants and crew from Handala, international Freedom Flotilla Steering Committee members, local organizations including Moviment Graffitti. WHAT: Press conference next
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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
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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
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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
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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
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With the determination that comes from being on the right side of justice and humanity, the Freedom Flotilla with its ship Handala continues its tireless journey through European ports seeking solidarity and support for the Palestinians of Gaza. After reaching the Mediterranean, on Tuesday, July 9, Handala is scheduled to arrive from Lisbon to the
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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
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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
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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
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