Every few years, a familiar circus sails back into the international spotlight: a patchwork coalition of self-styled activists, fringe political figures, and humanitarian opportunists boards a flotilla of aging ships and sets sail toward Gaza. Their mission? To “break the blockade.” Their method? Grandstanding masquerading as heroism. This year, it’s the so-called Madleen Freedom Flotilla that’s making headlines—and once again, it’s as ill-informed as it is dangerous.

Let’s be clear: Gaza is not under siege in the way these activists claim. Goods, fuel, humanitarian aid, and even some luxury items flow into Gaza daily—through Israeli crossings. What Israel restricts are........

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