Zaher Birawi, a Palestinian-British journalist in London, is a key figure behind the Gaza-bound aid boat seized by Israeli forces. He has been linked to Hamas, denied terror links, and organized protests against Israel. The boat was intercepted while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Key Points
Zaher Birawi is a founding member of the Freedom Flotilla International Coalition
Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound aid boat Madleen and detained activists, including Greta Thunberg
Birawi has been accused of being a Hamas operative and has denied terror links
Protests were organized against Israel in London by Birawi
The aid mission was intercepted by Israeli forces and activists were detained
Pros
Efforts to deliver aid to Gaza and raise awareness about the situation
Highlighting Palestinian rights and challenging Israeli blockade
Cons
Accusations of links to Hamas and involvement in illegal activities