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061225 Tell Congress: Stop funding war crimes. Demand freedom for the Madleen.

At 3:02 AM on Monday morning, Israeli forces attacked and boarded the Madleen—a humanitarian ship carrying baby formula, food, and medicine to starving civilians in Gaza. The unarmed crew was kidnapped, alongside Greta Thunberg. The life-saving cargo was seized.

This happened in international waters, in direct violation of maritime and international law. And the U.S. government said nothing.

Here’s what’s happening:

  • Civilian aid workers attacked: The Madleen is part of the Freedom Flotilla, delivering aid where governments have failed.

  • Humanitarian workers kidnapped: The entire crew was forcibly taken and the ship confiscated.

  • U.S. weapons fund this: Billions in taxpayer dollars fuel Israel’s attacks on civilians, aid workers, and international law.

Since Israel’s attack on the flotilla, some crew members have been deported, while the rest are still in custody. We cannot stay silent while our government bankrolls this violence. We must demand immediate action.

Let’s make it clear: we will not be complicit in genocide.

In solidarity,

Nash