Well lo and behold, it turns out the "peaceful" Gaza flotilla isn't just a bunch of do-gooders sailing for selfies and humanitarian vibes. Shocker: Hamas is pulling the strings, and Israel has the receipts!
Documents nabbed in Gaza and dropped by Israel's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday lay it all bare: Hamas is the mastermind behind this whole "close-knit" flotilla stunt to bust the Israeli blockade.
"This confirms that key assets of the flotilla are effectively owned and controlled by Hamas," the Foreign Ministry said, not referring to them as 'Hamassholes' as I often do. "They clarify the chain of command and financial support behind these operations, which have long been presented under civilian pretense." Yes, that's right, those "aid" ships are financed by Hamas.
The smoking gun is a 2021 letter from none other than the late, not great, Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's former political bureau bigwig, giving a big thumbs-up to the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA). Haniyeh was blown away on July 31, 2024 in Tehran and he is currently goat-heavy.
"This confirms that key assets of the flotilla are effectively owned and controlled by Hamas," the Foreign Ministry said, not referring to them as 'Hamassholes' as I often do. "They clarify the chain of command and financial support behind these operations, which have long been presented under civilian pretense." Yes, that's right, those "aid" ships are financed by Hamas.
The smoking gun is a 2021 letter from none other than the late, not great, Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's former political bureau bigwig, giving a big thumbs-up to the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA). Haniyeh was blown away on July 31, 2024 in Tehran and he is currently goat-heavy.
For those keeping score, Israel slapped a terror designation on the PCPA back in 2021, and for good reason because it's basically Hamas's front group, playing ambassador while stirring up anti-Israel protests and, oh yeah, violent provocations. "Hamas in the Gaza Strip is responsible for activities within the Strip, while Hamas abroad manages operations outside, including mobilization and provocations," the ministry noted.
Then there's the rogues' gallery in the second document, a who's who of PCPA activists tied to Hamas. Leading the pack is Zaher Birawi, head of the PCPA's Hamas sector in the UK, who has been steering these Gaza-bound protest flotillas for over 15 years. This guy practically has a frequent-flyer pass for blockade-running.
Then there's the rogues' gallery in the second document, a who's who of PCPA activists tied to Hamas. Leading the pack is Zaher Birawi, head of the PCPA's Hamas sector in the UK, who has been steering these Gaza-bound protest flotillas for over 15 years. This guy practically has a frequent-flyer pass for blockade-running.
Oh, and then there's Saif Abu Kishk, a PCPA operative in Spain, moonlighting as CEO of Cyber Neptune, a company that just so happens to own several ships in the current Samud flotilla.
The flotilla is composed of about 50 vessels, currently getting a VIP escort from Italian and Spanish naval ships, with Turkish drones keeping tabs, per Greek media. They're claiming it's all about delivering aid to Gaza, but when Israel offered to funnel the cargo through Ashkelon or Cyprus, they said, 'Nah, we're good." Translation: this isn't about aid; it's about picking a fight. Israel has made it clear they're not letting these ships waltz into Gaza's waters.
And who's along for the ride? None other than Swedish climate princess Greta Thunberg, who got the boot from Israel in June for a similar "selfie yacht" stunt. Apparently, she's back for round two.
Let's not forget the context here: Israel and Egypt have kept Gaza locked down since Hamas took over in 2007, trying to stop weapons from flooding in. Hamas's October 7 attack leaving 1,200 dead, 252 hostages, about 20 of the 48 still alive, kind of proves the point. And while the left loves to cry about the blockade, a 2011 UN inquiry into the Mavi Marmara fiasco called out Israel's excessive force but upheld the blockade's legality.
The flotilla is composed of about 50 vessels, currently getting a VIP escort from Italian and Spanish naval ships, with Turkish drones keeping tabs, per Greek media. They're claiming it's all about delivering aid to Gaza, but when Israel offered to funnel the cargo through Ashkelon or Cyprus, they said, 'Nah, we're good." Translation: this isn't about aid; it's about picking a fight. Israel has made it clear they're not letting these ships waltz into Gaza's waters.
And who's along for the ride? None other than Swedish climate princess Greta Thunberg, who got the boot from Israel in June for a similar "selfie yacht" stunt. Apparently, she's back for round two.
Let's not forget the context here: Israel and Egypt have kept Gaza locked down since Hamas took over in 2007, trying to stop weapons from flooding in. Hamas's October 7 attack leaving 1,200 dead, 252 hostages, about 20 of the 48 still alive, kind of proves the point. And while the left loves to cry about the blockade, a 2011 UN inquiry into the Mavi Marmara fiasco called out Israel's excessive force but upheld the blockade's legality.
Facts are stubborn like that.
So, as this flotilla barrels toward Israeli waters in the coming days, don't be fooled by the "humanitarian" window dressing. Hamas is running the show, and they're not exactly known for playing nice.
So, as this flotilla barrels toward Israeli waters in the coming days, don't be fooled by the "humanitarian" window dressing. Hamas is running the show, and they're not exactly known for playing nice.
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