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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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

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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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

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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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.

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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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?

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

#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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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.”

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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

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Stories about Europe's decay are of all times

And they often take place in Venice.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

“Fascism comes from below.”

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

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

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

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.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 22/11/2024

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

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

As many of us remain unconvinced Netanyahu is committing war crimes, we must explore the stories we conveniently tell ourselves and that influence our politics: european.substack.com/p/november-1...

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

On empire and the subconscious.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Genuine civilization is not built on double standards but on an unflinching commitment to human dignity. So, why do we remain unmoved when we see what's happening in Gaza?

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

On empire and the subconscious.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

I fully agree with Tom Porteous from Human Rights Watch. The hypocrisy and double standards of Western states are flagrant and obvious. Where is the clear condemnation of the cruel tightening of the 16-year closure of Gaza that amounts to a war crime? www.hrw.org/news/2023/10...

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International Humanitarian Law Applies to All States

No two armed conflicts are the same. But the demands of international humanitarian law to protect civilians apply to all: do not deliberately or indiscriminately attack civilians, do not take hostages...

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

"You do not get to target civilians because somebody else has targeted civilians. It’s nonreciprocal because your obligations are to the civilians. It’s not a deal between fighters. It’s a deal with humanity," zegt Sari Bashi van Human Rights Watch in the New Yorker.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Ongelooflijk treurig wat er nu in stilte op de Westelijke Jordaanoever gebeurt. "De diefstal van land staat in een hogere versnelling. Met hulp van de regering: die deelt geweren uit aan kolonisten. Ruim vijftig Palestijnen kwamen al om." www.volkskrant.nl/cs-bdab2475

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‘Zo ziet etnische zuivering eruit’ – terwijl iedereen naar Gaza kijkt, verjagen Joodse kolonis...

Joodse kolonisten op de door Israël bezette Westoever misbruiken de Gaza-tragedie om Palestijnen te verjagen, zoals de bewoners van het dorp Rashas...

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Mijn maag draait hier van om. De Israëlische president ontkent dat er onschuldige burgers zijn in Gaza... en dat aan de vooravond van een groot militair offensief. Nederland en de EU zullen de regering Netanyahu tot de orde moeten roepen. Israël is gehouden aan humanitair oorlogsrecht.

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Rake woorden van Juncker, Van Rompuy, Prodi, en Monti. 🇪🇺

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Willem @european-sub.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

Dit voelt een beetje als Twitter in 2008.

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