The Freedom Flotilla Coalition works to end the illegal blockade of Gaza through a range of strategic, non-violent actions:
- We Challenge the Blockade – By sailing vessels to Gaza, we confront Israel’s illegal siege and demonstrate that this blockade constitutes collective punishment of a civilian population, violating internationally recognized rights, including the right to freedom of movement.
- We Expose the Nature of the Occupation – Through peaceful, civilian-led missions, we reveal the violent and unlawful behavior of Israeli occupation forces. These include hijacking our vessels and forcibly transporting them to occupied Palestine , assaulting unarmed volunteers, and seizing personal belongings, and medical supplies bound for Palestinians in Gaza. Israel’s hostile responses to our missions reflect a wider, ongoing brutality inflicted upon civilians in Gaza on a daily basis.
- We Raise Awareness – In some previous missions, our Flotilla vessels have visited ports along the way to Gaza, where we have held public events to inform communities about Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the catastrophic consequences of the blockade. We have also engaged with media to amplify awareness of the crimes being committed against Palestinians. Our campaigns host informational events globally to build solidarity and public understanding.
- We Challenge the Blockade in the Courts – Legal efforts are a key part of our strategy. Our team continues to pursue accountability through international and domestic courts. This includes an ongoing case before the International Criminal Court concerning Israel’s lethal attack on our volunteers on the 2010 Freedom Flotilla, as well as legal responses in various national courts where Israeli authorities have attempted to justify the confiscation of our boats and humanitarian cargo.
- We Respond to Calls from Gaza – Our missions are launched at the request of civil society groups in Gaza seeking greater international attention to the devastating impact of Israel’s blockade and relentless genocide. We collaborate with local partners such as We Are Not Numbers and support grassroots efforts like the production of short documentaries that highlight daily life under siege. In the past, we have also worked to transform and equip a boat within Gaza, challenging the blockade from the “inside out”, attempting to export Palestinina produce by sea.
- We Offer Hope and Inspiration – By standing with Palestinians, especially those besieged in Gaza, we send a clear message: You are not alone.