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still-prayin4rain

(516 posts)

11. The problem is that Israel has not been getting enough food or medicine delivered. So allowing the food and medicine to

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 11:57 AM

Oct 2

go to Israel is not a helpful solution. The point of the flotilla is to get the food and medicine actually delivered to Gaza. Israel has plenty of access to food and medicine, so they do not need what is on the boats. The point of the boats is it is a way to get the food and medicine TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED IT.

So, no, of course, Israel allowing it to be delivered to themselves is not helpful at all.

They could inspect and disembark if no weapons are found and let other people try to accomplish providing aid.