Newsletter · May 2026

Israel Seizes Gaza Flotilla Boats; Huwaida Arraf & Adam Shapiro; Phil Weiss on the Fracturing of the Israel Lobby

THE REPORT

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May 5, 2026

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The Israel lobby is fracturing

as young Jews abandon Zionism

A revolution is underway within the Jewish community as youth abandon Zionism following the Gaza genocide. While the community scrambles to respond, the Israel lobby is being fractured in the process.

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‘This is Piracy’: Israel Condemned for Seizure of Gaza-Bound Flotilla

Near Greece

’How on Earth,’ asked the UN's top Palestine expert, ‘is it possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just off Greece/Europe?’" WATCH

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"From the Front Lines to the Flotillas:

How One Couple Has Fought for Palestine

for Over 20 Years

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AJ+ "The Take"

“Before her wedding, Huwaida Arraf was on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. She made it to the altar and married fellow activist Adam Shapiro. Huwaida helped launch the Gaza flotilla movement. Two decades later, Huwaida is still attempting to sail to Gaza to break Israel’s siege.”

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