Global Sumud Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla embarks from Sicily, aiming to disrupt Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 60 Italian and Spanish vessels, sets sail from Sicily to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, aiming to raise awareness and mobilize activism."

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.
Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, who participated in the 2025 Global Sumud Flotilla, speaks to the press as a flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Gaza flotilla backed by Greenpeace falters on departure date due to storm

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

Turkey seeking nearly 5,000 years in prison for Netanyahu over October Gaza flotilla

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.

Activists involved in 2025's Global Sumud Flotilla ready to try again in 2026 with a bigger version


Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats

The decision came following Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which carried two Colombian activists.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators, through a translator, accompanied by musician Roger Waters, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats • Amnesty calls for immediate release of hostages, excludes soldiers • Hamas close to deciding response to Trump deal, sources tell 'Post.'

An Israeli Navy vessel arrives at Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025

What can we learn from Israel's peaceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla? - analysis

In the end, the Israeli Navy appears to have carried out a well coordinated and peaceful interception of the vessels - and this was a complex task.

Israeli Navy vessels escort a vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025.

Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists

The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.

A screengrab from a livestream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, October 2, 2025

Gaza-bound Flotilla estimated to be one day from Gaza, may arrive on Yom Kippur

The Flotilla has grown since it left Spain on September 1. It has around 20 boats that left Spain and 20 from Italy, as well as several from Greece. Most of the vessels are sailboats.

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.

 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.

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.

Pope Leo says he hopes Hamas will accept Trump's peace plan

Pope Leo praised Trump’s Gaza plan, urging Hamas to endorse it, while warning against violence as a Gaza aid flotilla nears Israel.

Pope Leo XIV gestures to the crowd as he tours St Peter's Square in the popemobile following a Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, September 28, 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.

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.

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.