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."

|ByMICHAEL STARR
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

The 39 vessels departing from Moll de la Fusta Port on Sunday would not be sailing directly to Gaza due to weather conditions and would instead travel to another port.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
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

The 35-member list of those charged also includes Defense Minister Katz and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, with Netanyahu, Katz, and Ben-Gvir responding to the indictment on Saturday.

|ByJERUSALEM 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.

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

Organizers, who gathered on Wednesday at the foundation of Nelson Mandela, the late South African leader, in Johannesburg, said they hope to bring 100 boats for their next attempt.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Diaspora Ministry reveals links between Sumud Flotilla, Hamas, and Muslim Brotherhood

According to the report, the real leadership of Flotilla is composed of individuals with documented ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People stand on a boat as activists are prevented from approaching the damaged Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel "Conscience", after it was targeted by drones, at sea outside Maltese territorial waters, May 3, 2025.

Gaza-bound Flotilla reaches Italian island, 2,000 km. from Gaza

The Gaza-bound flotilla regroups off Pantelleria, plotting its next move as it sails more than 1,000 miles toward its destination.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla stalled in Tunisian ports for a week

The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has spent a week stalled in Tunisian ports, with some vessels deemed unseaworthy as others prepare to join from Italy.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Global Sumud Flotilla members sit on a boat on the day of their departure to Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, September 1, 2025, after stormy weather forced the flotilla to return to port earlier.

Tunisia says 'assault' on Gaza aid ship was 'orchestrated'

Tunisia reported that investigations are ongoing following the two alleged drone strikes on the Sumud Global Flotilla.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
People gather, as they await the departure of the Global Sumud flotilla at the port of Sidi Bou Said, bound to leave for Gaza from Tunisia, along with other Tunisian boats, in a major act of solidarity with the Palestinian people against the Israeli blockade, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, September 10

Israel at War Day 705: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?

UN Security Council to meet to discuss Israel's strike on Qatar • IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists in West Bank • Trump 'not thrilled' about Qatar strike

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Gaza flotilla claims second 'drone attack,' after Tunis asserts first was accidental fire

Activists reported that at around 11:15, they had heard a "weird sound" from the West, after which a drone poured a flammable material on the top deck of the boat.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and other Global Sumud Flotilla members wait on their boat to depart to Gaza from Barcelona, Spain September 1, 2025, after stormy weather forced the flotilla to return to port earlier.

Alleged ‘drone’ incident leaves Gaza flotilla shaken - analysis

Although the Global Sumud Flotilla has said that “nothing can silence the voices of peace nor the momentum of international solidarity,” it’s clear that the incident has left the group with concerns.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Global Sumud flotilla vessel floats in the waters as Tunisian Maritime National Guard boats conduct an inspection in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, September 9, 2025.

Gaza flotilla claims ship struck by drone, but Tunisian authorities assert an accidental fire

The flotilla stated in a post on Instagram that it believed that its main "Family boat" was struck by a drone.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
CCTV footage shows a glow from a fire that struck a vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) in the Tunisian waters off the coast of Tunisia, September 8, 2025