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Flotilla Organizers' Ties to Hamas Raise Red Flags

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The Global Sumud Flotilla, spearheaded by Greta Thunberg, has been linked to Hamas through its steering committee members, sparking controversy over the mission's true intentions. Wael Nawar, a leader in the flotilla's organization, was photographed with Hamas chief Youssef Hamdan in June, just weeks before setting sail. Nawar's association with Hamdan and other terror-linked activists has raised questions about the mission's commitment to promoting 'human dignity and the power of non-violent action'.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wael Nawar, a steering committee member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was pictured with Hamas chief Youssef Hamdan in June, sparking concerns over the mission's ties to the terror group.
  • Nawar's visit to Hamas's North African headquarters was posted on Facebook, where he hailed Hamas's terror chief Ismail Haniyeh as a 'martyr'.
  • Another steering committee member, Marouan Ben Guettaia, was a guest of Hamdan and later posted a picture with the Hamas flag.
  • A third committee member, Thiago Avila, attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and praised him as an 'inspiration'.
  • The flotilla's steering committee members profess to believe in 'human dignity and the power of non-violent action', but their actions and associations suggest a different agenda.
  • The flotilla's organizers claim to be promoting aid to Gaza, but their ties to Hamas raise questions about the mission's true goals.
  • More than 300 Palestine Action supporters were arrested in London after clashes with police, with over 1,500 demonstrators carrying placards supporting an outlawed group.

Statistics:

  • Almost 1,200 people were murdered and over 250 kidnapped in the October 7 attacks carried out by a Hamas affiliate.
  • More than 300 Palestine Action supporters were arrested in London amid clashes with police.
  • Over 1,500 demonstrators descended on Parliament Square, carrying placards that would get them arrested for showing support to an outlawed group.
  • 20 boats made up the fleet of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which departed from Barcelona this week.

Sources:

  • "Mail on Sunday"
  • Facebook posts by Wael Nawar and Marouan Ben Guettaia
  • Arabic state radio
  • Local media reports in Algiers and Beirut
  • Metropolitan Police statement
  • Palestine Action supporters' social media posts

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