I’ve long considered Chris Smalls an American hero, and the journey he’s recently embark upons reaffirms this for me. The following from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition explains why.
Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls is on the Handala, the 37th ship to challenge Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza. Amazon has invested billions in intelligence like the Nimbus project, used for the surveillance and targeting of Palestinians.
Chris shares that “an injury to one is injury to all,” calling on labor unions worldwide to fulfill their responsibility: to be the shield for the working class, which includes protecting Palestinian people, and urges unions to stop their shipments of arms to Israel, fuelling their genocide in Gaza.
“We come with baby food, toys, medicine, and hope – not just for Gaza, but for the future of our children in America back at home. The world is watching.”
Related Off-site Links:
Despite Two Sabotage Attempts, the Gaza Flotilla Ship Handala Sails Onward – Ann Wright (Common Dreams, July 21, 2025).
Freedom Flotilla Sails to Gaza to Break Israel’s “Engineered Famine”: An Interview with Activist Huwaida Arraf – Democracy Now! (July 25, 2025).
UPDATES: Where’s the Outrage Over Labor Leader Chris Smalls’ Violent Arrest by the IDF? – Mike Elk (Common Dreams, July 29, 2025).
U.S. Gaza Freedom Flotilla Members Say No Consular Support Given After Abduction by Israeli Forces – Brett Wilkins (Common Dreams, July 30, 2025).
Detainment of Chris Smalls: White Supremacy at the Core of Zionism – The Black Alliance for Peace (Popular Resistance, July 31, 2025).
Chris Smalls Is Coming Home; Will This Shake the U.S. Labor Movement Into Action on Gaza? – Mike Elk (Common Dreams, July 31, 2025).
Labor Leader Chris Smalls Describes Israeli Arrest and Assault After Military Raids Gaza Flotilla – Democracy Now! (August 5, 2025).
“I Rubbed Them the Wrong Way”: An Interview with Chris Smalls – Sabrina Salvati (Sabby Sabs, August 8, 2025).
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