the European, by Willem

After drones repeatedly hovered over the #Madleen last night, we need people of the world to help tag and email their foreign ministry. The volunteers aboard are delivering life-saving aid to Gaza. They are unarmed, carrying only food, medicine, baby formula; acting fully within international law.

Already 350,000 letters sent. Add your voice by putting Israel on formal notice:

According to @thiagoavilabtasil on Instagram there is a drone over them as of 30 mins ago. Please tell everyone to demand a safe passage.
Put Israel on notice bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice

We believe that witnessing brings protection. The more eyes on this mission, the safer they are. By tuning in, you're not just watching—you’re standing in solidarity.

Join us on Telegram @FFC_official_channel for exclusive live broadcasts from the #Madleen as it sails toward Gaza.

1800 pm CEST

Today, @thunberggreta.bsky.social will interview other crew members, sharing their experiences with the Palestinian cause and how they got into the Freedom Flotilla.

The more people follow and share updates from Rima and the Flotilla, the harder it gets to harm them, or do so without accountability. Let’s keep our eyes on the Flotilla and help keep them safe.

Today, however, Rima shared that the Israeli military has warned the Flotilla it is “ready for a wide range of scenarios,” depending on political orders.

#UN experts, including the Special Rapporteurs on food, on Palestine, and on human rights defenders, have voiced serious concern for the safety of the crew and have called for safe passage.

They’re carrying baby formula, flour, rice, and medical supplies; essentials for people who have not only been cut off from the basics, but who have been enduring famine for weeks, even months.

Just a month after another aid ship, Conscience, was struck by drones near Malta, a new Freedom Flotilla is on its way to #Gaza — this time with MEP #Rima Hassan, Greta #Thunberg, and other volunteers on board. #StopGenocide #FreedomFlotilla #BreakTheSiege

I recall Bayrou as the head of the modest, somewhat unremarkable MoDem party, who made multiple attempts to become president without success. It appears he played his cards wisely. Has Bayrou's moment finally arrived?

Sure, hence 'confirms'

Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza Revealed Through Evidence and Analysis Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza strip. Watch this video to understand how Amnesty International arrived at this conclusion.    For…

And watch the video below:

Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.

Full report:

#Amnesty International confirms Israel is committing #genocide in #Gaza. The 295-page report details acts like killings, severe harm, and imposing conditions aimed at eradicating Palestinians. Leaders must act now, recognize the genocide, enforce ICJ measures, and end arms transfers.

The Guardian's review of her memoir states that Angela Merkel is shortsighted in praising traditional sectors like the automobile and chemical industry. Under her leadership, Germany’s national culture has become even more self-satisfied, and the country's economy is now paying the price.

South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November

Full report:

Overnight lows reached 26.9°C in the southwest of France on Tuesday morning, the Guardian reports. A climatologist at Météo France called it unusually high, "especially for summer, and even more so for late November.”

Stories about Europe's decay are of all times And they often take place in Venice.

The Venetians dreamed of something impossible when they attempted to force the sea to retreat. Writers on European decay dream in a similar fashion.

Everyone's visiting Mar-a-Lago now. Zuckerberg paid his homage—even Morning Joe's Scarborough and Brzezinski are courting Trump. They're all visiting Versailles to kiss the ring of the new king.

The Luminary: Robert Paxton explains fascism is a collective feeling. And it's transactional “It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”

Fascism is transactional.

“Fascism comes from below.”

The Luminary: Robert Paxton explains fascism is a collective feeling. And it's transactional “It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”

“It’s not Trump's doing, it was already there.”

In about an hour, I'll send out a new episode of The European.
It'll discuss some of fascism's core characteristics, paramount to understanding how to deal with it today. If you don't want to miss it, subscribe here—it's free: european.substack.com

Hungary's Viktor Orbán invites Netanyahu to Budapest, while Dutch leader Geert Wilders announces a visit to Tel Aviv—just days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant. Their opportunism has always been obvious. The blatant racism and disregard for human rights and Palestinian lives are overwhelming.

Reading the newspaper is the "daily prayer of modern man," Umberto Eco, referring to Hegel, told Le Monde. Amen.

I read a paper edition of the Financial Times today, cover to cover. Encountered all kinds of topics that algorithms would never show me.

The substantiation of genocide in Gaza, with Wikipedia and Francesca Albanese On domicide, urbicide, and ecocide.

The most recent report by Francesca Albanese further substantiates the claim. Take note of her meticulous work.

Why people tend to ignore genocides, with Raphael Lemkin and Amos Goldberg Beneath the surface, there may be another fear at play.

You might have trouble acknowledging the genocide in #Gaza. If so, read how Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term 'genocide,' defined it.

The narratives that shape our politics: with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Edward Said, Theodor Herzl, and Joe Biden On empire and the subconscious.

Yup, we keep telling ourselves stories to justify our double standards...