Jim Symonds

Israeli Military Attacks Handala in International Waters, Abducts 21 Unarmed Civilians The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirms that its civilian vessel Handala, en route to break Israel's illegal, genocidal blockade on Palestinians in Gaza, has been violently intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters about forty nautical miles from Gaza. At 11:43 Palestine time the Occupation cut the cameras on board Handala and we have lost all communication with our ship. The unarmed boat was carrying life-saving supplies when it was boarded by Israeli forces, its passengers abducted, and its cargo seized. The interception occurred in international waters outside Palestinian territorial waters off Gaza, in violation of international maritime law. Handala carried a shipment of critical humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, including baby formula, diapers, food, and medicine. All cargo was non-military, civilian, and intended for direct distribution to a population facing deliberate starvation and medical collapse under Israel's illegal blockade.

Human Rights Defenders Aboard Handala, by country: United States: Christian Smalls - Amazon Labor Union founder; Huwaida Arraf - Human rights attorney (Palestine/US); Jacob Berger - Jewish-American activist; Bob Suberi - Jewish U.S. war veteran; Braedon Peluso - Sailor and direct action activist; Dr. Frank Romano - International lawyer and actor (France/US). France: Emma Fourreau - MEP and activist (France/Sweden); Gabrielle Cathala - Parliamentarian and former humanitarian worker; Justine Kempf - Nurse, Médecins du Monde; Ange Sahuquet - Engineer and human rights activist. Italy: Antonio Mazzeo - Teacher, peace researcher, journalist; Antonio "Tony" La Picirella - Climate and social justice organizer. Spain: Santiago González Vallejo - Economist and activist; Sergio Toribio - Engineer and environmentalist.

Australia: Robert Martin - Human rights activist; Tania "Tan" Safi - Journalist and organizer of Lebanese descent. Norway: Vigdis Bjorvand - 70-year-old lifelong justice activist. United Kingdom / France: Chloé Fiona Ludden - Former UN staff and scientist. Tunisia: Hatem Aouini - Trade unionist and internationalist activist. Journalists Aboard Handala Morocco: Mohamed El Bakkali - Senior journalist with Al Jazeera (based in Paris). Iraq / United States: Waad Al Musa - Cameraman and field reporter with Al Jazeera. The attack on Handala is the third violent act by Israeli forces against Freedom Flotilla missions this year alone. It follows the drone bombing of the civilian aid ship Conscience in European waters in May, which injured four people and disabled the vessel, and the illegal seizure of the Madleen in June, where Israeli forces abducted twelve civilians, including a Member

of the European Parliament. Shortly before their abduction, the Handala's crew affirmed that they would be hunger-striking if detained by Israeli forces and not accepting any food from the Israeli Occupation Forces. Israeli officials have ignored the International Court of Justice's binding orders that require the facilitation of humanitarian access to Gaza. The continued attacks on peaceful civilian missions represent a grave violation of international law. "Israel has no legal authority to detain international civilians aboard the Handala", said Ann Wright a member of the Freedom Flotilla's steering committee. "This is not a matter of internal Israeli jurisdiction. These are foreign nationals operating under international law in international waters. Their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end."

BREAKING: Israeli military attacks humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters 30 miles from Gaza — in violation of maritime law — and has abducted 21 people on board, including U.S. citizens.

The ship was carrying life-saving aid, which Israel has seized.

Or have a bunch of money

In Bell, CA an entire community stood up against ICE, including the local police and the fire dept. The fire truck appears to not allow ICE vehicles to move forward nor remain and pushes forward to escort them out. A police car also helped with escorting. /

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A group of people at a protest holding signs. The main sign reads: "HEY TRUMP, NOBODY PAID US TO BE HERE! WE ALL HATE YOU FOR FREE!" Other signs include one with the word "RESISTANCE" in red and another in pink with partially visible text

They’re in such a cult bubble that they can’t understand why so many free-thinking people voluntarily give of their time to oppose him.

"Honestly, I don't care about 2028" -- Kristen Welker insists on asking Cory Booker a series of questions about 2028 speculation as he tries to talk about Trump's assault on the rule of law

Dropkick Murphys to play acoustic set at anti-Trump/Musk rally in Boston - The Boston Globe The band will join Senator Ed Markey and other speakers at this weekend’s "Hand’s Off!" rally.

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You want to *attempt* to elaborate?

Actually, who *follows* state law. The federal government is violating the 10th amendment by trying to force local police to comply with federal orders.

Black History doesn't end on February 28th. 🖤🖕🏽✊🏽

If that gold statue doesn't scream "dictator," I don't know what does.

Hijacked TV screens show government workers a video of Trump kissing Musk's feet at the Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning.

This event was cancelled by 50501. People will still go but it is no longer endorsed from what I understand.

You might need to look in the mirror about that jerk comment.

No offense, but I kind of feel like the design on these slides is also going to make my eyes bleed.

Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.

A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.

Yesterday, Boston showed up to confirm on President's day that we will not tolerate autocracy, oligarchy, nor fascism.

Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.

Democracy requires your courage.

It's a time for action, and action takes community. We're a boots on the ground women-run organization. The center of our community-building is The Resistance to the fascist takeover and unnecessary brutality of the Musk-Trump regime.

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Countless thousands of Americans took to the streets on President’s Day, but instead new DNC Chair Ken Martin released a five-page memo. Left of Center votes no confidence and calls for immediate action to address our shared concerns. leftofcenter.org/blog/2025/2/...

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Map of US counties with infected birds from H5N1

The Senate may be about to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

This is deeply concerning for a range of reasons. Here's one that may impact you and your loved ones profoundly:

We may be on the verge of a bird flu outbreak.
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Sadly unsurprising. Thankfully Adam Kinzinger made a call to people early on to download and preserve all the evidence, so it's out there somewhere.

I would actually really appreciate this if you're still offering. I'm with 50501.

Boycotts, Protests, Sit-ins, Marches, all of it.

Hey, I found y'all by searching, but the BlueSky link on your website didn't work. Said username not found.

Lol, yes, but also, a person who unquestioningly follows another person.

I think it's that most of us are still, for the moment unaffected. We SEE the things we should act on, but most of us are still comfortable and hoping someone else will take the first step. I wish I knew when it would hit enough people that something needs to be done.