The Effect of Humanitarian Aid Mission Freedom Flotilla to Gaza

Freedom Flotilla is a humanitarian mission carrying the message of peace and liberation of Gaza. The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) organized this mission. The aim of the mission is to break a siege by Israel toward 1.8 million people of Gaza. Hence, this article discusses relation between Freedom Flotilla and Free Gaza Movement. Overall, this study applies the qualitative approach based on documentation. Researcher use analysis of documents and interview to collect data. In addition, content and thematic analysis is applied for interpreting the data. The finding of this study shows the positive impact of Freedom Flotilla mission to Gaza in term of international pressure towards Israel. This happened when those involved in the mission cannot get through because of interception by Israel during which they were still at maritime.