Huwaida Arraf
Huwaida Arraf is a prominent Palestinian-American activist known for her work in advocating for Palestinian rights and against Israeli occupation. As a co-founder of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, she has played a crucial role in organizing maritime efforts to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Arraf is recognized for her commitment to nonviolent resistance and has been involved in various campaigns to raise awareness about the humanitarian crises arising from the ongoing conflict in the region. Recently, she was in the news due to her involvement with the humanitarian boat 'Madleen', which was intercepted by the Israeli military while attempting to reach Gaza.
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Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American lawyer who joined the humanitarian mission to Gaza.
Kapal Aktivis Diserang Terus, Bagaimana Nasib Misi Armada Global Sumud?
Indonesia· 2025-09-26
Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American lawyer who joined the humanitarian mission to Gaza.
Kapal Aktivis Diserang Terus, Bagaimana Nasib Misi Armada Global Sumud?Indonesia· 2025-09-26Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian American attorney and Handala member who spoke out against the blockade of Gaza.
US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says | US news
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Huwaida Arraf is another passenger on the boat Handala who was released from detention.
« Handala » : des militants propalestiniens du bateau entament une grève de la faim pour protester contre leur détention en Israël
France· 2025-07-28
Huwaida Arraf is another activist who was separated and transferred elsewhere by the occupying police.
Le Tunisien Hatem Aouini détenu après l’assaut du navire Handala par l’entité sioniste – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-07-27
Huwaida Arraf is an activist aboard the Handala who promised to go on a hunger strike if the interception occurred.
Israel intercepta nova embarcação que tentava quebrar o bloqueio marítimo à Faixa de Gaza
Brazil· 2025-07-27
Huwaida Arraf is the co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement and organizer of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
Madleen atracou em porto israelita. Activistas continuam detidos | Faixa de Gaza
Portugal· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf stated that Israel has no legal authority to detain those on the ship.
Jutarnji list - Brod s Gretom Thunberg pristao u Izraelu, posada poslana na liječnički pregled
Croatia· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf is a human rights lawyer and FFC organiser who spoke out against the detention of the Madleen crew.
Seized Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg on board being towed to Israel – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf is the co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement supporting the FFC.
Amnesty calls for Madleen activists’ release as Sweden distances itself from Gaza-bound aid journey - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf is a human rights lawyer who works with the organization involved in the humanitarian mission.
Celebrity na selfie jachte, vraví Izrael. Vojaci zadržali loď s aktivistami smerujúcu do
Slovakia· 2025-06-09Huwaida Arraf is the director of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which announced the interception of the Madleen.
Israel intercepta Madleen e diz a activistas para “regressarem aos seus países” | Médio OrientePortugal· 2025-06-09Huwaida Arraf claimed that Israel violated international law regarding humanitarian access to Gaza.
Израиль расценил попытку судна с Тунберг попасть в Газу как помощь ХАМАС — РБК
Russia· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf is the leader of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition who stated that Israel has no legal authority to detain the volunteers on the Madleen.
Gaza: le bateau humanitaire avec Greta Thunberg et Rima Hassan intercepté et dérouté par Israël, ses passagers invités à retourner chez eux
Monaco· 2025-06-09
Huwaida Arraf is the co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement supporting the FFC.
Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, towing it to port - WorldPakistan· 2025-06-09Huwaida Arraf is the spokesperson for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which chartered the Madleen.
Le « Madleen », qui tentait de rallier la bande de Gaza, intercepté par l’armée israélienneFrance· 2025-06-09