In this video, I’m sharing a rapid-response clip from the moment Israeli forces make radio contact with the Global Sumud Flotilla and attempt to order them to change course. You’ll hear the warning—framed as “for your safety” and tied to a naval blockade—and then Thiago Abula’s direct response on behalf of the flotilla’s steering committee: this is a peaceful, nonviolent humanitarian mission carrying essentials like food, water filters, crutches, and baby formula. Thiago’s message is clear: the flotilla is in international waters, heading toward Palestinian territorial waters, and any attempt to obstruct humanitarian aid is described as illegal under international law. He references the International Court of Justice provisional rulings and argues that hindering aid helps perpetuate starvation and mass harm to civilians. My takeaway—and why Bree and I are amplifying this—is that attention matters: keep watching, don’t look away, and use the contact script provided to pressure US representatives. The world is watching, and visibility is part of how people stay safer and accountability becomes possible.