Greta Thunberg and her fellow Israel-haters on the Global Sumud (Arabic for “steadfastness”) Flotilla have suffered some setbacks in their attempt to “break the blockade” in Gaza by bringing humanitarian aid to the Strip. The fifty boats in the flotilla first left Barcelona on August 31, but a storm forced the boats to return to port the very next day. Eventually, the flotilla set off again, and it made its slow way, braving the waves, choosing to make a stopover in Tunis before setting off again for Gaza. And now this collection of nearly 1,000 pro-Hamas and anti-Israel activists are a few days away from making their way to the coast of Gaza, where the publicity stunt will come to a triumphant end when the IDF boards the ships and tows them into port, and the international media gets its videos — the whole point of the exercise — of the cruel Israelis stopping the flotilla’s aid from getting to the Gazans. Who would be hard-hearted enough to remind the world that since the day the flotilla first set sail, the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has delivered ten million more meals to the people in Gaza?
More on the flotilla, with the attention-seeking autistic Greta Thunberg aboard one of the ships, and on the latest claim of a drone attack by the IDF, can be found here: ” Alleged ‘drone’ incident leaves Gaza flotilla shaken – analysis,” by Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, September 9, 2025:
The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has been shaken by what its members claim was a drone attack. Although the flotilla members have said that “Nothing can silence the voices of peace nor the momentum of international solidarity,” it’s clear that the incident in the early hours of September 9 has left them with concerns.
Tunisia has denied that a drone struck one of the boats of the flotilla. Video appears to show some type of flaming object striking the 33-m. boat Family, one of the larger vessels in the flotilla.
Flotilla members said that the incident took place at 2 a.m., claiming, at 4 a.m., that their “determination” was still powerful….
It would not make sense for the Israelis to be using drones to attack the ships in this flotilla. The IDF knows perfectly well that any damage to one of these ships, or to its crew members, by Israel, would cause colossal uproar. The Israelis only want to prevent the flotilla from offloading their cargo in Gaza, and they can do that by boarding the ships when they get much closer to the Strip, and taking them to an Israeli port.
In the wake of the alleged drone attack on September 9, the flotilla has remained anchored off the coast of Tunisia. They are near the marina of Sidi Bou Said, a bucolic coastal town north of Tunis.
Why would Israel try to attack a ship in the Sumud Flotilla with a drone? It wouldn’t. But such a charge by the flotilla will receive worldwide attention, as an example of the cruel Israelis preventing humanitarian aid from getting through.
And all this time Israel continues to serve one million meals every day.
The flotilla organizers are dead-set on making the “drone” attack a major story. There is no independent confirmation of that attack. The Tunisian government has flatly denied that such an attack took place. Even though it is a strong supporter of Hamas, Tunisia won’t support a fabrication.
Now the flotilla can present itself as being under active attack by Israel, with the suspect claim that an IDF drone attacked the “mother ship” of the flotilla. The video that shows a bright flash in the middle of the night — how strange that someone in the flotilla was awake with a camera pointed exactly at the place where the flash would appear — could also be of fireworks, set off aboard the vessel, or of a fire started accidentally, as the Tunisian authorities insist happened. This could then be claimed to have been an Israeli “drone strike.” That will bring more sympathy for the volunteers sailing in solidarity with the “people of Gaza,” to bring them humanitarian aid which the flotilla participants pretend is not being delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
The Tunisian authorities are adamant: they announced on September 9 that there had been no evidence of a “drone attack,” but rather, it must have been an internal, accidental fire, possibly caused by a cigarette or a lighter. The Tunisians, as anti-Israel as the flotilla participants, have every reason to affirm the “drone” claim, but they have refused to do so. Tunisian authorities have not detected a drone, and a National Guard spokesperson told the AFP news agency that the claims of a drone attack “have no basis in truth.”
I trust the Tunisians’ dismissal of that claim about the “drone.” They have no reason to lie. And I know that the flotilla participants will use every occasion to make up stories that will blacken the name of Israel.
Kosh's Shadow says
There is at least one video that shows someone on the boat shooting off a flare gun.
When Israel boards the ships and takes them to Israel, the ships need to be seized and sold – and the proceeds used to pay for the aid that is already going to Gaza. That will be more aid than carried on the ships themselves, and it might discourage future instagram flotillas.
John Smith says
That’s exactly what it was Kosh it was a flare that was set off, there is a lot of evidence to suggest this now.
Winston 101 says
Dear K S,
Excellent, effective, idea.
somehistory says
Perhaps when they arrive, the little idiot will be arrested and not released without spending time at a trial in Israel for illegal stuff against that nation.
They have made up a bunch of lies and nonsense, so they can get time in jail while Israel prepares their case against these terror-supporters.
That would give the attention-seekers some.
Daniel Bielak says
GRETA GOES TO GAZA (but who minds her?) [by Francisco Gil-White, June 10, 2025]
https://franciscogilwhite.substack.com/p/greta-goes-to-gaza-but-who-minds-her
The above listed article talks about Greta’s Asperger’s syndrome and her delusions and urges compassion toward her. It turns critical attention to her handlers who are exploiting her.
From the article:
John Smith says
Thanks for the link Daniel, and after reading that article I’m looking at Greta in a completely different way now.
Daniel Bielak says
You’re welcome, John.
The article was an eye-opener for me too about Greta.
John Smith says
I really would like others to read this article
Winston 101 says
Mr. Bielak,
Thank you for the link. I always like having a more complete picture.
Her being used was more easily seen when she was an underage child.
Israel has enough to deal with without the SS Narrenshiff annoyingly bobbing around,
accomplishing nothing, except, self aggrandized, deluded, “look-at-me” footage.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
There should have been an attack on that ship, and it should have been sunk, w/ its entire crew, including Greta. Too bad they’re back in Spain. Maybe Greta can campaign for a free Andalusia
Alkflaeda says
I have this suspicion that the reason why Spain is so keen to support “Palestine” is that they know that they, too, are on the list of lands once conquered by Islam, and therefore to be reclaimed by it.
Troybeam says
Her ship may find a drone attack from the sky as they will fail to listen to warnings.
abu taleb says
OOT, but why people lalel Greta Thunberg as autistic as it degrades autistic people. Whether Greta Thunberg is autistic or not, giving an attribute of autistic to her is not much different from giving the attribute “mentally ill” to the muslims who kill non muslim(s) for being non muslim
Clearly Greta Thunberg knows what she is doing, so she should be responsible for what she is doing, don’t drag the autistic she has (if she has) to lighten her sins.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
She is on record as saying that she has Asparagus syndrome. This does not imply that all autistic people are as deranged as she is. My son is on the spectrum, but he just does what he is asked and otherwise minds his own business
Yeah, I do think Greta knows what she’s doing, but she has been having a party since the time she was ostensibly in school. Her parents did a horrible job raising her
Troybeam says
Asperger’s Syndrome: FYI info:
Key facts
Asperger’s syndrome is the former name of a developmental disability that affects how people behave, understand the world and interact with others.
Asperger’s syndrome is now considered a high-functioning form of autism spectrum disorder.
People with Asperger’s syndrome may have special interests, repetitive behaviours and find it more difficult to communicate and interact with others.
It is not clear what causes Asperger’s syndrome, but it is likely that genetics and environmental factors are involved.
Doctors can diagnose Asperger’s syndrome by asking questions about social and emotional abilities, communication skills, learning abilities, movement skills and special interests.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/aspergers-syndrome
James Lincoln says
According to the feature article:
“And now this collection of nearly 1,000 pro-Hamas and anti-Israel activists are a few days away from making their way to the coast of Gaza, where the publicity stunt will come to a triumphant end when the IDF boards the ships and tows them into port…”
Perhaps the IDF should let these “pro-Hamas and anti-Israel activists” enter Gaza – and then prevent them from leaving.
somehistory says
She was allowed to go home the last time, James, and she learned nothing from it. The Israelis should lock her up and set a trial date for her invasion. Others also, should be put through the same learning experience.
gravenimage says
The Flotilla Fiasco, Or, The Egregious Greta Thunberg on the S.S. Narrenschiff
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Ship of fools indeed–and not innocent fools, either…