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Do symbolic actions like the voyage of the Madleen aid boat make a real impact?

Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of ‘an illegal act’ after being deported to France. The cl...

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07.00 11 Jun 2025


Do symbolic actions like the voyage of the Madleen aid boat make a real impact?


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07.00 11 Jun 2025


Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of ‘an illegal act’ after being deported to France. The climate activist was aboard the Gaza aid boat Madleen, seized in international waters while trying to breach Israel’s blockade.  

But do actions like this really make a difference?" We debated with Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at Spiked and writer for the Spectator and Emma Desouza, Writer and Political Commentator.


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