Activists tried to deliver aid to Gaza. They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.

Activists tried to deliver aid to Gaza. They were met with drone attacks and imprisonment.

Last fall, hundreds of activists from all over the world crowded onto several dozen boats and set sail for Gaza. Their goal: Break through Israel’s blockade of the territory and end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. They thought that by sharing their journey through social media, they could capture the world’s attention.  Subscribe to Mother Jones podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. At first, it was easy to…