Global Sumud Flotilla

Gaza-bound aid convoy dissolves in Libya after activists arrested at Sirte crossing, ten in custody

The Global Sumud Land Convoy said that it had been forced to end its journey across northern Africa to Gaza due to bureaucratic obfuscation, violence, and the detention of activists.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, May 21, 2026.
Israeli Navy vessels escort a vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025.

My Word: Flotillas and waves of condemnation - opinion

There was a certain irony to the violent response of the police in Bilbao to the pro-Palestinian provocateurs at the airport. After all, Spain was one of the countries that protested Ben-Gvir's video

|ByLIAT COLLINS
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says abuses against French activists, including sexual assault and beatings, are being referred to prosecutors.

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NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, on Monday.

Do Ben-Gvir’s flotilla follies make him Israel’s anti-Zionist of the year? - opinion

Ben-Gvir's behavior violated Zionism’s foundational ideals while flouting Jewish values.

|ByGIL TROY

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.

Gaza-bound flotilla almost 300 miles from coast of Israel

It has taken a month for the flotilla to traverse around 1,700 nautical miles of open water.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Activists including Greta Thunberg, stand on a boat that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, as seen from the port in Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

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.

French MP quits Gaza flotilla for 'personal reasons', flies to meet PFLP reps in Lebanon

Thomas Portes met with PFLP members in Beirut days after leaving the Gaza flotilla, sparking criticism from French Jewish politician Shannon Seban.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.

Turkey may be using drones to show support for Gaza flotilla - analysis

Turkish drones and a frigate are tracking the Global Sumud flotilla near Crete as it heads toward Gaza, with Italy, Spain, and Greece also monitoring.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

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.

Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings

The Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Greece towards Gaza, defying Israel’s blockade. Activists, including Greta Thunberg, face rising tensions and Israeli opposition.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Greta Thunberg gestures next to a Palestinian flag on a 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.

Sinking ships and confiscating vessels: Israel's plan to intercept Gaza flotillas revealed - N12

Those who refuse to board the ship, and be voluntarily deported, will be arrested.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Additional Gaza flotilla rift revealed: Schism over LGBTQ+ activists on ships

Saif Ayadi: "The Zionist lobby uses propaganda around our queer identities to attack the flotilla, break its unity, and discredit it."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
A screenshot from a drone video shows people gathering at the port of Ermoupolis during 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.