Flotilla

Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea

According to the organizers, the delays significantly narrowed the time remaining for the voyage, prompting a decision to postpone the attempt to reach Gaza until spring 2027.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a memorial ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, at the National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026

Italy investigating Katz, other senior officials over alleged torture of Gaza flotilla activists

Investigators opened the probe after complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained by Israeli authorities following two Global Sumud Flotilla missions.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yishai Fleisher at an English-speaking election campaign event for his far-right Otzma Yehudit party at the Tel Aviv International Salon, Monday, October 12, 2026.

Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir

“I think there’s a great importance to our diplomatic relations and connections,” Ben Gvir said in response to a question submitted by The Jerusalem Post.

|BySAM HALPERN, KESHET NEEV
A Palestinian flag is seen as people gather at the port of Ermoupolis before the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Global Sumud Flotilla recruiting for West Bank activism, Diaspora Affairs Ministry reveals

The organization has called for volunteers to join a program providing accompaniment and maintaining a presence alongside Palestinian communities ahead of the upcoming olive harvest.

|ByYOAV ETIEL

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated, 137 Gaza flotilla activists deported to Turkey

Turkish nationals detained after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted will be returned to their home country.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByREUTERS
People stand on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025.

Israel intercepts last Gaza flotilla boat, begins deportations

The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli naval forces had intercepted "all 42 of our vessels—each carrying humanitarian aid, volunteers, and the determination," to break the blockade of Gaza.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FILE PHOTO: Crew interacts from aboard a boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as it sails off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.

How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis

As a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear indication of the media confrontation to come.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByEZRA TAYLOR
GRETA THUNBERG talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, after being deported from Israel.

Gaza Flotilla enters 'danger zone,' about 150 nautical miles from Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla said that drone activity is increasing over the flotilla as it makes its final approach to Gaza.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Boats, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, sail off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.

Italy PM Meloni urges Gaza aid flotilla to 'stop now'

In addition, Italy warned the Global Sumud Flotilla that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni waits to welcome Bahrain's Crown and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, September 29, 2025.

Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla

Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addresses the Parliament, saying the country will send a second navy ship to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza trying to deliver supplies, in Rome, Italy, September 25, 2025.

Captured documents reveal Hamas organized, funded Gaza flotilla

Gaza flotilla leaders are said to have had direct contact with Hamas.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Zaher Birawi (Left), the Head of the PCPA’s Hamas sector in the UK, behind flotilla leaders.

Son of Hamas calls for Israelis to launch 'counter-flotilla' against Gaza activists

Yousef, who once worked undercover for the Shin Bet, has since become a vocal advocate for Israel abroad. He issued his appeal over the weekend in a series of fiery social media posts.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Mosab Hassan Yousef speaks at a screening of uncensored footage from the October 7th massacre in Israel by Hamas terrorists at United Nations on November 20, 2023 in New York City.

Gaza-bound flotilla resumes journey from Crete toward Gaza

After two days anchored near Crete, the 40-vessel flotilla set sail again with Italian and Spanish warships nearby to monitor and support its passage.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Greta Thunberg and a crew member flash victory signs from their ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, September 25, 2025.

Gaza flotilla group decries 'psychological operations' as ABBA blasts through vessel radios

“We are witnessing these psychological operations first-hand, right now, but we will not be intimidated,” organizers from GSF alleged in a statement.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A handout image of the boat Free Willy sailing in the waters off the island of Crete, which is to join the Global Sumud Flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, September 25, 2025.