Thiago Avila
Thiago Avila is a prominent leader of The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), an international pro-Palestinian organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He has been actively involved in campaigns advocating for the end of the Israeli blockade and has been a vocal critic of actions that hinder humanitarian efforts in the region. Recently, he was in the news following a drone attack on a humanitarian ship named Conscience, which was carrying activists and aid towards Gaza. Avila reported on the incident, emphasizing the dangers faced by the crew and the urgent need for accountability regarding violations of international law.
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Thiago Ávila is organizing a flotilla to Cuba, drawing parallels to Gaza.
Wie enge Partner die Karibikinsel im Stich lassen
Switzerland· 2026-02-19
Thiago Ávila is an activist from Brazil who was among those detained.
Última hora del conflicto en Oriente Próximo, en directo | Israel acusa al tribunal de justicia de la ONU de tomar “medidas políticas” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-22
Thiago Ávila was one of the activists who initiated a hunger strike while detained in Israel.
Brasileiros da flotilha que tentava levar ajuda a Gaza são deportados de Israel e chegam à Jordânia
Brazil· 2025-10-07
Thiago Ávila was detained alongside Greta Thunberg during the flotilla incident.
«Greta Thunberg disidratata, la sua cella è infestata di cimici», «costretta a baciare la bandiera israeliana»: le accuse a Israele per il trattamento riservato all'attivista. Israele smentisce
Italy· 2025-10-05
Thiago Ávila is a Brazilian activist who took part in the Global Sumud flotilla.
Israel inicia deportaciones tras interceptar último barco de flotilla de ayuda a Gaza - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-10-04
Thiago Ávila was among the Brazilian activists in the flotilla.
Brasileiros capturados por Israel poderão assinar acordo para serem deportados; oito se recusam
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-04
Thiago Ávila is one of the leaders of the flotilla.
Los activistas de la flotilla comparecen ante un tribunal en una cárcel de máxima seguridad de Israel | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-03
Thiago Avila, a prominent member of the flotilla's leadership, emphasized the importance of their mission.
Flotilla Mani in alto e passaporto in tasca: i momenti della resa non violentaItaly· 2025-10-03
Thiago Ávila is one of the leaders of the flotilla and has a banned entry to Israel.
Israel recluye a los más de 400 miembros de la flotilla antes de deportarlos | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-02Thiago Ávila, the spokesperson for the flotilla, explained the rejection of Israel's offer to deliver humanitarian aid through them.
Israel stoppt Schiffe der Gaza-Hilfsflotte: Greta Thunberg abgefangen
Luxembourg· 2025-10-02
Thiago Ávila is one of the leaders and spokespersons of the flotilla.
sus ocupantes serán llevados a tierra y luego deportados
Argentina· 2025-10-02
Thiago Ávila is one of the leaders of the flotilla and has participated in previous missions.
Israel pone fin a la flotilla con ayuda a Gaza al interceptar los barcos de la misión en aguas internacionales | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-02
Thiago Avila is one of the prominent leaders aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Flotilla verso Gaza: gli alert, i soldati a bordo, gli idranti. Il blitz che ferma la missioneItaly· 2025-10-02
Lead organiser Thiago Ávila attempted to contact the ships over the radio.
Beginning of the end of the Gaza aid flotilla – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-01
Thiago Avila is an activist who is aboard the Alma with Greta Thunberg.
La Flotilla va avanti verso Gaza, Crosetto: «Sollievo se solo arrestati»Italy· 2025-09-30
Niccolò Celesti expressed respect for Thiago Ávila's courage during their interaction.
Il fotoreporter Niccolò Celesti lascia la Flotilla: «La missione non era entrare in territorio israeliano, il rischio ora è troppo grande»Italy· 2025-09-28
Thiago Ávila is a visible face of the mission and a member of the steering committee.
La flotilla zarpa de nuevo hacia Gaza tras cuatro días de complicaciones en Creta | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-27
Thiago Ávila is traveling on the Family, which is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
El principal barco de la flotilla con ayuda para Gaza abandona la misión por un problema en el motor | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-26
Thiago Ávila defined the Global Sumud Flotilla as 'the largest humanitarian mission in history'.
Cos'è la Global Sumud Flotilla, chi partecipa e chi la finanzia?Italy· 2025-09-26
Thiago Avila is a Brazilian activist who is part of the crew on the mission.
La Flotilla decisa a continuare fino a Gaza, ma c'è chi sceglie di scendere (anche tra gli italiani)Italy· 2025-09-26
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila described how four boats were targeted by drone launchers.
Küresel Sumud Filosu'na ses bombalarıyla taciz ve saldırı! 'Tanımlanamayan kimyasallar gemilerimize atıldı'
Turkey· 2025-09-24Thiago Avila stated that four boats had been targeted with drones before an explosion was heard.
Explosions and drones targeting Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-09-24Thiago Ávila is one of the main organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Greta Thunberg deixa direcção da flotilha humanitária para Gaza | Activismo
Portugal· 2025-09-19
Thiago Ávila is also among the activists who were forcibly detained by Israeli forces.
Última hora del conflicto en Oriente Próximo, en directo | El fiscal general del Estado autoriza abrir una investigación sobre los “crímenes” de Israel en Gaza | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-18
Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist, spoke about the collective struggle for Palestine from the Tunisian port.
la flottille Soumoud en route vers Gaza – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-09-16
Thiago Avila is one of the main organizers of the flotilla who announced the postponement of their departure.
Tunísia diz que ataque à flotilha na terça-feira foi premeditado | Ajuda humanitáriaPortugal· 2025-09-11
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila spoke at a press conference following the alleged second drone attack on one of the vessels of the Sumud flotilla.
To je že drugi takšen napad v dveh dneh
Slovenia· 2025-09-10
Thiago Avila, alongside Greta Thunberg, denounces an attack on their mission.
Il giallo del drone contro la Flotilla: «Noi attaccati». Tunisi smentisceItaly· 2025-09-09
Thiago Avila is one of the activists on the flotilla aiming to open a humanitarian corridor for Palestine.
Revelan videos de 'dron' que habría atacado flotilla con ayuda para Palestina en la que viajaría Greta Thunberg
Colombia· 2025-09-09
Thiago Ávila expressed gratitude to the Tunisian government and people for their support of the flotilla.
Guerra Israel : La flotilla con ayuda a Gaza asegura que seguirá adelante pese al ataque de un dron | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-09