Beyond Symbolism: The Need for True Nonviolence to Stop Genocide

As the flotilla begins to be attacked by Israel, we need to clarify and refocus our attention on what is really at stake.

David Sawson, in his articleHow Not to Halt a Genocide, criticized the Global Sumud Flotilla, questioning its strategy and whether it could truly stop the genocide in Gaza. Many articles describe the flotilla as a nonviolent action, but the term is being used very loosely. What makes this acti