7 h. ago Greta Thunberg's flotilla says it is 'determined to reach Gaza' despite 'drone attack'... after Tunisian authorities poured scorn on their story

Activists on Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla who alleged it was targeted by a 'drone attack' off Tunisia overnight said Tuesday they remained 'determined' to reach the war-ravaged territory.

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11 h. ago Global Sumud Flotilla tracker: Greta Thunberg’s aid boat to Gaza ‘hit by drone’ in Tunisia

The climate activist, 22, says the group is attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade

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14 h. ago Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was NOT hit by a drone and their claims 'have no basis in truth', Tunisian authorities say

A boat carrying Greta Thunberg towards Gaza has reportedly been set ablaze in a suspected drone strike off the coast of North Africa.

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21 h. ago Greta Thunberg LIVE: Activist's Family Boat targeted in drone attack near Gaza

Greta Thunberg was onboard Family Boat - one of the vessels with a Portuguese flag and carrying members of aid worker's Steering Committee - as it headed towards Gaza

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21 h. ago Greta Thunberg LIVE: Family Boat full of activists targeted in drone attack

Greta Thunberg was onboard Family Boat - one of the vessels with a Portuguese flag and carrying members of aid worker's Steering Committee - as it headed towards Gaza

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21 h. ago Boat carrying Greta Thunberg towards Gaza is set on fire 'by drone' off north Africa: Flotilla organisers say 'acts of aggression aimed at derailing our mission will not deter us'

A boat carrying Greta Thunberg towards Gaza has reportedly been set ablaze in a suspected drone strike off the coast of North Africa.

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22 h. ago Boat carrying Greta Thunberg 'is set on fire by drone', witnesses say

The boat carrying Greta Thunberg has been set of fire 'by a drone', witnesses have reported.

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28 h. ago Israel is hit by terror while unleashing its own terror in Gaza – only extremists will win

An attack by Palestinian militants in Jerusalem revealed quiet heroism that Gazans show every day – but only extremists will benefit from the latest volley of violence, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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29 h. ago Israel is hit by terror while unleashing its own terror in Gaza

An attack by Palestinian militants in Jerusalem revealed quiet heroism that Gazans show every day - but only extremists will benefit from the latest volley of violence, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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64 h. ago Keir Starmer has ‘legal duty to stop Gaza genocide’, says Greta Thunberg

Exclusive: Activist spoke while onboard aid flotilla aiming to deliver food, baby formula and medical supplies to territoryKeir Starmer must obey his “legal duty to act to prevent a genocide”, Greta Thunberg has told the Guardian while travelling aboard an aid flotilla heading for Gaza.The Swedish activist said there was a “huge absence of those whose legal responsibility it is to step up” under international law, and called out the UK prime minister before a potential meeting this week with Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Posing with Hamas chief, activist who's joined Greta on Gaza 'freedom flotilla'

Grinning as he gives a Churchillian 'victory' sign, Wael Nawar, the spokesman for Greta Thunberg 's Gaza 'freedom flotilla' posed with a Hamas chief weeks before setting sail.

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3 d. ago Greta goes punk! Swedish activist has ditched trademark anoraks and plaits for trendy bangs, protest tees and hanging out with Bob Vylan and Sam Fender

Ahead of Thunberg's departure from Spain for Gaza, the 22-year-old was seen wearing a Fontaines D.C. football shirt - and was praised by punk rap duo Bob Vylan.

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5 d. ago ‘As more join, it gets less risky’: how Greta Thunberg’s lone strike turned into a movement

In an extract from his new book, Tim Lenton explains how Fridays for Future challenged climate inaction to reach a positive tipping pointIn August 2018, Greta Thunberg was sitting alone on the ground outside the Swedish parliament with a placard reading “Skolstrejk för klimatet” (School strike for climate) and a bunch of pamphlets under a stone.An older woman stood over her and asked: “Why are you on strike? You have to go to school.” Greta retorted: “Why would I need an education if there is no future?”Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate Crisis is published by Oxford University Press Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Greta Thunberg's Gaza fleet of ships 'is pursued by drones', sparking panic on board after previous flotilla was 'attacked'

Greta Thunberg's aid flotilla headed for Gaza was targeted by drones as the Swedish activist attempts to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea. 

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6 d. ago Israelis stage a 'day of disruption' as more strikes hit Gaza City

As Israel presses forward with its offensive in Gaza's largest city, protesters are taking to the streets throughout Israel demanding the government prioritize ceasefire negotiations

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7 d. ago Billy Bragg releases song in support of Palestine and Greta Thunberg aid flotilla

Hundred Year Hunger – which has a chorus in Arabic – has been released by the British protest singer to coincide with a humanitarian aid flotilla heading for GazaBilly Bragg has released a new original song to show his support for the people of Palestine. The title of Hundred Year Hunger was inspired by a new book of the same name by E Mark Windle about the history of chronic malnutrition and deprivation in Gaza and will raise money for the Amos Trust’s Gaza Appeal.Writing on Instagram, the British protest singer said that the song “looks at the current famine that Israel has created in Gaza through the lens of a century of enforced food insecurity and malnutrition imposed on the Palestinian people, firstly by British imperialism, then as a weapon of mass displacement by the state of Israel”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Greta Thunberg laughs as her Gaza flotilla sets off again after it was forced to turn back just hours after leaving Spain

The activist appeared to be in good spirits as around 20 boats flying Palestinian flags left the Spanish port yesterday evening with food and medical aid on board.

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8 d. ago Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide

Israel has launched strikes across the Gaza Strip

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8 d. ago Storms and Israeli ‘terror cell’ threats: What we know about Greta Thunberg’s blockade

Israel was said to be drafting up plans to arrest Thunberg and other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla and detain them

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8 d. ago Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg returns to port due to storm

After departing Barcelona with much fanfare, it was forced to turn back overnight

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