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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 8d

We're asking all governments of the Flotilla crew to ensure

🔴the immediate release of all those abducted by Israel
🔴the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and the end of the siege in Gaza
🔴to end any form of complicity with the Israeli war crimes.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 8d

Govs must ensure protection of the crew, incl. ELA members @marianamortagua.bsky.social Rima Hassan @victoriavel.bsky.social Serigne Mbaye @alemvelasco.bsky.social @emma-fourreau.bsky.social @francoispiquemal.bsky.social @luciadalda.bsky.social @mariemesmeur.bsky.social @faridaamrani.bsky.social

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 8d

Israel is illegally boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

The humanitarian Flotilla was sailing to Gaza on a peaceful mission, in compliance with international law, to deliver humanitarian aid and put an end to the illegal Israeli siege in Gaza.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 14d

ELA is aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. As Israel continues its genocide, several ELA members are sailing to break #Gaza’s blockade, deliver aid, and urge governments to act - showing the power of global solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 14d

ELA is aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. As Israel continues its genocide, several ELA members are sailing to break #Gaza’s blockade, deliver aid, and urge governments to act - showing the power of global solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 14d

ELA is aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. As Israel continues its genocide, several ELA members are sailing to break #Gaza’s blockade, deliver aid, and urge governments to act - showing the power of global solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 14d

ELA is aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. As Israel continues its genocide, several ELA members are sailing to break #Gaza’s blockade, deliver aid, and urge governments to act - showing the power of global solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 15d

Last night, the Global Sumud Flotilla was under attack.

But the crew is more determined than ever to stop the illegal Israeli humanitarian blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.

We demand safe passage for the flotilla, the full suspension of the EU-Israeli agreement, and the end to the genocide.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · 21d

Yesterday, @ec.europa.eu proposed sanctions against two Israeli ministers and some settlers, and to suspend certain trade-related provisions of the Association Agreement between the EU and Israel.

Our opinion on this? Too little, too late …

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last night, the Global Sumud Flotilla’s Family Boat, with @marianamortagua.bsky.social (@blocodeesquerda.bsky.social) aboard, was hit by a drone.

Hours later, Israel ordered 1M+ in Gaza City to evacuate. We condemn the illegal acts, & demand safe passage for the Flotilla & sanctions against Israel.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

📸 Learning, solidarity, culture, and joy – all in one day.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

🏙️ After the talks, we explored the beautiful city of Olsztyn together… and ended the night with a legendary karaoke party 🎤💃

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

✊ Panel 2: Za wolność Waszą i Naszą – a moving discussion on the fight for self-determination with Adrian Zandberg, Edurne Benito del Valle, Ala Qandil & Dariia Selyshcheva.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

🗣️ Panel 1: Housing is a Right, Not a Commodity – powerful insights from Catarina Martins, Zenobia Żaczek, Zofia Piotrowska & Konrad Wislicz-Węgorowski on building fair, people-first housing solutions across Europe.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

✨ Another inspiring day at the European Left Alliance Summer Camp!

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 5

Here at the European Left Alliance Youth Summer Camp in Poland’s lake district, nature isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a reminder of what we’re fighting for.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

The afternoon brought adventure - kayaking down the river - and friendly competition with fencing and football matches.

As the sun set, we gathered to hear from Jakub Sypiański of Grupa Granica who shed light on the Polish-Belarusian border crisis and the urgent need for solidarity

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Next, we explored the women's movement for the masses with Manon Aubry (Co-chair of The Left), Marilyn dos Santos, Julia Karwan-Jastrzębska (Federa) and Zofia Malisz (Razem) discussing how to turn backlash into a breakthrough.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

We kicked off with an inspiring educational panel on LGBTQIA+ liberation featuring Malin Björk (Co-chair of ELA), Aleksandra Owca (Co-chair of Razem), Filip Chudy and Paweł Preneta (Atlas Nienawiści) - diving deep into the fight for justice in the face of reactionary backlash.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟 Youth Summer Camp - Day 2 Recap 🌟
From powerful conversations to adrenaline on the water - 2nd day had it all! 👇

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dąbrowszczacy (1936-1939): Polish volunteers and left-wing activists, who fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 3

Irena Sendler (1910-2008): A nurse and social activist who rescued around 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ignacy Daszyński (1866-1936): Socialist politician who fought for workers' rights and Polish independence. He briefly led Poland's Provisional People's Government after WWI, advocating for women's voting rights and land reform.

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 3

As the ELA Youth Summer Camp takes place in Poland, we're celebrating the lives of Polish Socialists - the people who shaped the country's leftist traditions and inspired struggles for justice across Europe.

Check out a few posters we prepared for this occasion 👇

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European Left Alliance @leftallianceeu.bsky.social · Sep 3

After a vibrant kickoff yesterday - Day 2 shifts into gear with powerful political education and collective reflection.

We begin with "LGBTQIA+ Liberation in the Face of the Reactionary Counter-Revolution," confronting the forces pushing back against queer freedom across Europe.

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