About This Trend
Thiago Ávila is a Brazilian activist, communicator, and socio-environmentalist who is currently aboard the ship Madleen as part of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
He is trending due to his involvement in a high-risk mission to break the illegal siege of Gaza, where he and other activists are attempting to deliver aid and create a humanitarian corridor. The situation has gained urgency as Israel has threatened to block their efforts, putting the activists at risk.