Meet the 12 Activists Behind the Gaza Flotilla Stunt: From Greta to Hezb

Greta Thunberg on Freedom Flotilla background

On June 1, 2025, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s vessel Madleen set sail from Catania, Sicily, with 12 activists intent on breaching into Gaza, carrying a paltry 20 tonnes of minimal aid; mostly milk and protein bars. This ill-conceived stunt, led by figures like Greta Thunberg, Rima Hassan, and Liam Cunningham, masquerades as “pro-Palestinian” activism but trivializes a deadly conflict zone controlled by Hamas terrorists. Ignoring the 1,200 lives lost in Hamas’s attack and the 55 hostages still held, these activists endanger themselves and regional stability, chasing viral fame during war. Their minimal aid, dwarfed by 26,000 tonnes stalled at Rafah due to Hamas’s obstruction, exposes the hollowness of their trendy posturing.

Here are the profiles of the activists aboard:

Greta Thunberg: A 22-year-old Swedish climate activist, famous for teen-led climate protests, now fixated on pro-Palestinian causes, calling Gaza’s crisis a “live-streamed genocide.” “We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying,” she said tearfully, marking her second flotilla attempt after a May 2025 drone attack. She off course shows no such 'passion' for Israel's side in the conflict nor for the 55 hostages remaining in Hamas captivity, to her that just isn't trendy enough.
Rima Hassan: A 33-year-old French-Palestinian MEP and lawyer, barred from Israel for her anti-Israel rhetoric, including calling Hamas’s October 7 massacre “legitimate.” She aims to “reject the humanitarian blockade and ongoing genocide,” sharing a cabin with Thunberg. Yet off course she overlooks the most recent U.S.-Israel aid plan to Gaza supplying millions of meals to Gazan civillians whilst making sure Hamas terrorists do not hijack the aid provided.
Liam Cunningham: A 64-year-old Irish Game of Thrones actor, advocating for Palestinian rights, criticizing inaction: “What concerns me is that the people who do care and are not doing anything are, in my opinion, worse than the people who don’t care.” Perhaps before attempting an idiotic voyage into an active warzone, he could dedicate his time and 'caring' self to learning the facts of the conflict instead of believing the same fantasies as his actor would.
Thiago Ávila: A Brazilian journalist and anti-Zionist, supporting Palestinians for 19 years, praising Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah as a “beloved martyr.” He sees the flotilla as a step to “break the siege by sea and land.” Thiago might do better to come out from the umbrella of activism and embrace his true self by joining the designated terrorist organization Hamas that he so loves, wishing him all the best on that suicidal path.
Yasemin Acar: A German Kurdish activist, accused of anti-Semitic hate speech and celebrating Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, steering the flotilla while organizing anti-Israel protests. Since he is in charge of navigating, perhaps in worst case scenario if the Gaza trip doesn't work out, he could move to Iran and live out his activist dreams there instead.
Pascal Maurieras: A French sailor and CGT union member, arrested in a 2018 flotilla, warning, “If we don’t protest now about what’s happening in Gaza, then tomorrow a similar massacre could be carried out against the people of France.” A similar massacre... does he mean the October 7th Hamas massacre on Israeli civilians or the falsified Gazan death toll Hamas reports?
Yanis Mhamdi: A French environmental journalist, aboard to report live updates, amplifying the mission’s anti-blockade narrative. Perhaps a better option for the 'environmentalist' would be to study how Hamas terrorists treated the Gazan border communities environment on October 7th, or looked into the sheer damage done by terrorists starting fires throughout Israel.
Omar Faiad: A French Al-Jazeera journalist, comparing the IDF to Nazis and claiming Israel commits a “new Holocaust in Gaza,” documenting the voyage. May i suggest this individual trade places with one of the hostages to understand the treatment of todays Nazis under the Hamas regime, and a trip to the Holocaust museum for a history lesson while they are at it.
Baptiste André: A French physician, providing medical support for potential Israeli interceptions, emphasizing the flotilla’s humanitarian facade. A person almost as useless as the red cross.
Reva Viard: A French environmental activist, known for a 2024 tree-sit protest, aligning his pro-Palestinian stance with the flotilla’s goals. Would love for him to visit Gaza and see how they treat their nature and environment there.
Huwaida Arraf: A Palestinian-American lawyer and Freedom Flotilla co-founder, advocating nonviolent resistance to Israel’s blockade. I'm afraid non-violence and pro Palestinian resistance don't go together, certainly not with Hamas in control. Perhaps its time to start a new life witnessing the equal rights Arabs receive in Israel under law, finally putting your lawyer skills to good use over a boat trip.
Van Rennes: A 26-year-old Dutch marine engineering student, serving as a crew member, reflecting the flotilla’s multinational crew. Hamas are top engineers and this activist could use this opportunity to learn how they build their terror tunnels with the goal of slaughtering Jews. Could help him understand that for terrorists, Europe is next on their list.

Israel, on alert after thwarting a May flotilla, warned it is “prepared to act accordingly.” As Hamas executes Gaza protesters demanding peace, this group’s performative voyage, echoing Thunberg’s photo-ops in Palestinian regalia, risks escalation while offering no real aid, proving their activism is more about headlines than helping Gaza’s 2 million residents.