Under war Genocide Israel is waging against Gaza Strip Since October 2023 and a suffocating siege that prevents any food or medical assistance to the residents of the Strip, the Madeleine ship has sailed on a dangerous humanitarian trip.
The ship heading to Gaza holds a message of solidarity and hope, and a humanitarian supply of the residents of the besieged sector for 17 years, transmitted by a number of activists and politicians who defied all Israeli warnings.
In this report, we provide the most prominent information about the ship and its journey through 7 questions:
1- From the organizer supervising the ship?
It is supervised by the organization of the “International Committee to break the siege on Gaza”, within the framework of “Freedom Fleet AllianceAnd an international movement established in 2010 with the aim of breaking the Israeli siege imposed on the Strip, and has so far launched 36 ships within this endeavor.
The name “Madeleine” was chosen in honor of the Palestinian Warmat Madeleine Kalbab, the first and smallest Palestinian woman who is accustomed to hunting in Gaza.
2- When did the Madeleine ship set out?
The ship “Madeleine” sailed from the port of Catania on Sicily Island, southern Italy, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, on a 2000 km journey across Mediterranean Sea.
3- What does the ship hold?
The ship carries “limited but symbolic quantities” from relief supplies, according to the organizers.
The human rights activist and a member of the “Freedom Fleet” coalition committee, Yasmine Aar, said – in a previous statement to the island – that the initiators are trying to deliver humanitarian aid and seek to open humanitarian corridors for the benefit of the besieged Gaza residents.
The “Madeleine” ship, according to the Freedom Fleet Coalition statement, carries medical supplies, flour, rice, infant formula and diapers, women’s hygiene products, desalination groups, crutches and artificial limbs for children.
Zahir Braoy, Chairman of the International Committee to break the siege on Gaza and the founding member of the Freedom Flotilla coalition, explained that the ship carries the message of love, peace, support and solidarity, and the message of protest against the governments of the countries of the world that are silent on the survival of the siege and unable to enter food and the basics of life for more than two million Palestinians who are exposed to Gaza.
“Despite the small size of the ship, its message is great, which is an expression of a sense of responsibility at the level of free peoples, and an invitation to everyone to make a possible effort, and try to do anything to stop this crime against Gaza and its people,” Braoy said in his interview with Al -Jazeera Net.
4- Who are on board the Madeleine ship?
“Madeleine” is carrying 12 international activists of multiple nationalities, including the Swedish environmental activist Gretta Tonberg, as well as human rights activists and political activists such as the French deputy in the European Parliament Rima Hassan.
This is a list of participants ’names:
- Gretta Tonberg, Swedish climate and social justice activist.
- Rima Hassan, member of European Parliament On the left “France” left party.
- Omar Fayyad, a journalist on Al -Jazeera, covers the trip.
- Yannis Mohammadi, a journalist from the French platform “Plast”, is also present to cover the trip
- Pascal Morrras, a French activist who participated in previous trips within the Freedom Fleet.
- Thiago Avila, a Brazilian journalist and social and political activist who has supported the Palestinian issue for nearly two decades.
- Babitis Andre, a French doctor who is expected to help travelers or injured solidarity in possible confrontations with the Israeli forces.
- Yasmine Ajar, a German activist of Kurdish origin and a member of the Freedom Flotilla coalition.
- Riva Vieard, a climate activist from France.
- Sweib Ourdo, a Turkish activist.
- Sergio Toribio, a crew member from Spain and a member of the Marine Environmental Protection Organization “C Shepherd”.
- Marco van Rennis, a Dutch naval engineer and a member of the ship’s crew.
5- When is the Madeleine ship to arrive in Gaza?
The ship is expected to reach a distance of 100 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza tomorrow, Monday, if no objections or delays.
German activist Yasmine Aar said on Saturday that the ship is currently sailing off the Egyptian coast.
Organizers expect the ship to reach its destination during the next 48 hours. The International Committee to break the siege on the Gaza Strip described the coming hours as “decisive and critical.”
The ship’s path can be followed directly via Click here To reach the “Freedom Fleet” website.
6- What is Israel’s position on the ship?
Israel announced that it would not allow the “Madeleine” ship to reach Gaza, and threatened to use the force to prevent it, as it did in previous attempts, most notably the attack on a ship.There is no Marmara“In 2010, in the coast of Palestine, killing 10 Turkish citizens, and the arrest of other activists on board the ship.
On May 2, Israel attacked two planes, the two marches of the “conscience” ship of the Freedom Fleet, which was near Malta sailing towards Gaza.
And last Wednesday, I mentioned Israeli Broadcasting Corporation The security establishment decided not to allow the “Madeleine” ship to approach or find off the beaches of Gaza.
Among the scenarios ran – according to the broadcasting Authority – is to prevent the ship from approaching and leaving it at sea, or accompanying it by the Israeli navy to a port Scatter The activists are arrested there. “
According to the commission, there was an initial approach to allowing the ship to reach Gaza as long as it does not pose a security threat, but the decision has changed later “to prevent the creation of a precedent that may be repeated.”
In turn, the Jerusalem Post quoted military sources that a direct message will be sent to the activists on the “Madeleine” ship not to approach the beaches of the Gaza Strip, and they said that the army may control the ship and arrest activists if they violate the orders.
The Israeli website “Walla” confirmed that the naval commandos are preparing for the possibility of carrying out an operation to control the Madeleine ship.
7- How will Israel deal with the ship?
Israeli media reports indicate that the Israeli army may object to the ship and be held on board, if it does not comply with its orders. Human rights organizations have warned that any shipment on the ship will be a breach of international law, especially as it raises the UK flag, which puts on London responsible for its protection.
Marches over the ship were shaved in the past nights and caused great concern among the activists, before it turned out that its goal was the survey and the collection of information.
The French deputy in the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, called for the enabling of the “Madeleine” ship to reach Gaza and ensure its security. In statements on board the ship, she confirmed that any attempt to target or intercept the ship represented a clear violation of international law.
The European parliamentarian confirmed that they are ready for multiple possibilities, and did not rule out that they were subjected to “an Israeli attack through the signs, submarines, the bombing of the ship from the bottom, or the arrest of the team by Israeli forces.”
In preparation for the various scenarios, activists on board the ship underwent several training courses and continue to follow them on a daily basis and in a practical way, according to special statements to Al -Jazeera Net.
The Freedom Flotilla coalition also confirmed that all volunteers and the crew on board Madeleine are trained on the non -violence and that they are sailing without weapons in a peaceful work of civil resistance against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The doctor did not rule out Babitis Andrei that Israel stopped the ship and arrested activists and the solidarity on board “in a violent way”, and stressed that the ship does not “threaten the security of Israel”, and its message that the siege on Gaza “cannot continue.”
Activist Thiago Avila said they are dealing with security threats with great caution, stressing that they may have to leave the ship if it was attacked.
He pointed out that the maximum priority is to protect the lives of those on board “Madeleine”, and therefore the crew remains ready for the possibility of dealing with any emergency security development, especially in light of the repeated threats that are chasing their journey.