Seventy five activists assume ‘stress position’ in Parliament to protest the abuse of Flotilla activists by Israel
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Three of the Australians who were aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla - Zack Schofield, Ethan Floyd, and Surya McEwen - participated in the action today. Hundreds of humanitarians, including 11 Australians, were kidnapped and imprisoned by Israel in international waters while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. During their imprisonment, many of the Flotilla participants were abused and tortured.
Today, ordinary people brought some of the truth of Israel’s brutality towards the Global Sumud Flotilla Activists into the heart of Australian politics. Lines attributable to Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Greens and spokesperson for International Aid & Global Justice: “Today, ordinary people brought to the Australian Parliament just some of the truth of the brutality Israel inflicted on Global Sumud Flotilla participants while they were illegally imprisoned in Israel.
“Following their action today, these silent, peaceful protesters were thrown out of Parliament with a 12 month ban. It says everything that these protesters have been given 12-month bans from Parliament for disrupting ‘decorum’, while the Labor government has taken no real action to end the genocide or hold Israel to account for the abhorrent mistreatment of Australian citizens on a peaceful mission to deliver aid to Gaza.
“People must be able to protest peacefully in the people’s house without being thrown out or punished. “The Prime Minister must confront the truth of Israel’s depravity, meet the flotilla activists, listen to their ordeal, and then take action by holding Israel accountable.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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