What Should Happen to Greta Thunberg, Thiago Ávila and The Rest of The Flotilla Crew?
Enough Indulging Terrorists Disguised as “Activists,” I say, Jail Them All
Israel has made its position clear: turn around, or face arrest and deportation. The so-called “Gaza Freedom Flotilla” was warned days in advance that attempting to breach the legal naval blockade of Gaza would not be tolerated. The Israeli government communicated plainly that any vessel ignoring this directive would be intercepted, escorted to Ashdod Port, and its passengers detained. Despite this, the flotilla continues to press forward, knowingly violating international and Israeli law under the guise of “activism.”
Let’s be absolutely clear: the blockade of Gaza is legal under international law. This isn’t an Israeli claim—it was affirmed by the United Nations after the last flotilla stunt in 2010 as part of “Palmer Report.” The goal of the blockade is to prevent weapons and terror-related materials from reaching Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Attempts to breach it are not humanitarian missions; they are deliberate political provocations—and in some cases, direct support for terror.
New footage circulating online shows Thiago Ávila chanting: “Allahu Akbar! Death to America! Death to Israel! Victory to Islam!”—a grotesque display of extremism that should put to rest any claim that this so-called humanitarian mission is about feeding people or providing any humanitarian aid. If that is not enough evidence, they are sailing in a small boat, one that might be carrying 100 kg of flour and perhaps a few other things. Enough to feed 400 people for one day.
It doesn’t stop there. The organization of the “Freedom Flotilla” has well established links to Hamas, including its media contact Zaher Birawi, who has been previously designated by Israel’s Ministry of Defense as a main Hamas operative in Europe. In a 2017 interview with Felesteen, Hamas’ official newspaper, Birawi admitted the flotilla’s goal was never humanitarian aid but to wage an information war—“a battle for hearts and minds” against Israel. He is also “one of the most prominent Hamas/Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated operatives in the UK.” In October 2023, UK Labour MP Christian Wakeford named Zaher Birawi as a “key Hamas operative residing in London.” Maybe this is how they are able to sail under the UK flag?
According to Turkish NGO Humanitarian Relief Foundation (known as IHH), which is the primary organiser of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), it is comprised of human rights and peace activists. IHH was banned by Israel in 2008 and IHH Germany has been outlawed in Germany because of links to Hamas. Despite all this, the UK allowed them to sail under their flag.
Under Israeli law, anyone who attempts to enter Gaza illegally can be charged with various offenses depending on intent and affiliation. Israel’s Counter-Terrorism Law is applicable in this case. If Greta Thunberg and the rest of the flotilla are arrested, the legal framework is clear:
For Thiago Ávila, Now consider Thiago Ávila, this is a man who was caught on camera chanting: “Allahu Akbar! Death to America! Death to Israel! Victory to Islam!” He’s also been documented attending a memorial for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Under Israel's Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance, should justify a sentence of life imprisonment.
For Greta and others on board, if no concrete evidence ties them to direct coordination or support of Hamas, they would still potentially face years in prison for participating in an operation that aids or legitimizes a terror group and for aiding an illegal effort to breach a lawful blockade imposed to prevent arms smuggling and terrorist infiltration.The maximum sentence? Twenty years in prison.
So what should happen? The answer is simple: apply the law—fully and without apology. We’ve spent far too long indulging this performance activism that hides violent ideologies behind humanitarian slogans. It’s time to dismantle the infrastructure of “terror tourism” and treat these provocations for what they are: deliberate, coordinated attacks on the sovereignty and security of a democratic state.
They must pay for the consequences of their actions to the fullest extent of law, despite Greta’s childish Hamas green hat, they are not children, they are all adults. Greta was clear in her interview with CNN, she understands the risks of her “aventure.” Enough is enough.
Why is this important? Extremists around the world are escalating their rhetoric and their violence—they aren’t just cheering bloodshed, they’re demanding it. For them, Greta simply sailing to Gaza isn’t enough; they’re disappointed she’s not carrying a rifle. Some even draw parallels between her and Japanese Red Army terrorists, like those who carried out the Lod Airport massacre in 1972—also in the name of Palestine. This is the level of radicalism we’re dealing with. If we continue to excuse or romanticize these theatrics, we embolden the very ideologies that seek to destroy us.
The law must not flinch where cowardice and complicity in the media, international organizations and politics has been the norm.
To be honest, they've been very clearly warned and they've still refused to turn back. To me to now get arrested would save them all from a situation that could potentially turn into something much huglier, if they even did manage to access Gaza itself, which I would very much doubt.
I heard… they’re making them watch October 7th video before they send them back. Love it!