Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been spotted wearing a Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. jersey during her journey to Gaza aboard the Madleen, a boat organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC).
Thunberg is among a select group of volunteers - including Irish actor Liam Cunningham - who are travelling as part of an effort to deliver aid.
"We are doing this because no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying, because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity," the 22-year-old told reporters ahead of her departure.
Game of Thrones star Cunningham has been posting photos of the journey to his Instagram account, raising awareness of the group's attempt to "create a people's humanitarian sea".
Among the carousel of photographs was a snap of Thunberg, wearing a limited edition jersey from Dublin soccer club, Bohemian FC, better known as Bohs.
Sponsored by Dublin band Fontaines DC, and designed by guitarist Carlos O'Connell in conjunction with Bohemian FC designers, 30% of profits from the shirt go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
The latest design pays homage to the band's award-winning album, Romance, with the lyrics, "I thought it was love", printed around the neck.
An embroidered hem tag features a Palestinian flag with the words 'Saoirse don Phalaistín’ (the Irish for "Free Palestine").
Thunberg also appeared in a social media clip wearing the jersey, along with a Palestinian keffiyeh, while explaining her reasoning for the expedition.
"[We] will attempt to again sail towards Gaza and try to break the siege and open up a humanitarian corridor by delivering aid, like food and medical supplies," she said.
Bohs soccer club has been vocal with their support for Palestine, with the women's team welcoming the Palestine women’s international side to Dalymount Park last year to play a sold-out match.
The club’s Chief Operating Officer is Daniel Lambert, who is also the manager of Kneecap, a Belfast band known for their outspoken activism.
The trio made headlines last month when group member Mo Chara (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) was charged with a terror offence in the UK relating to an alleged incident at a London gig in 2023. The group has denied any wrongdoing and say they intend to defend the charge.
On 31 May, Cunningham was spotted wearing a Kneecap cap along with a Palestinian keffiyeh while speaking to the press in Italy.
Speaking with Colm Ó Mongáin on RTÉ Radio 1 from Sicily, Cunningham says that he hopes the flotilla will not be attacked on its journey, as was the case with a Freedom Flotilla ship named the Conscience, which was damaged in a drone strike off the coast of Malta on 2 May.
"The world cannot stand by and allow this to continue," he said.
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Since the start of the blockade, the United Nations has repeatedly warned of the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground, with famine again looming. Read more here.
