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.

Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, May 21, 2026.
ONE OF THE sailors of the Gaza aid flotillas intercepted by Israel is seen speaking in France, in May 2026.

The 'influencerization' of activism: How virality is replacing real-world organizing - opinion

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

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


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Protesters hold posters of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, and assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, and Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi during a protest to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners, outside the UN offices in Sanaa, Yemen, August 3, 2024.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Barcelona after temporary halt due to storm

The Global Sumud Flotilla Mission temporarily returned to port in Barcelona due to stormy weather, before setting sail again later on Monday.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gestures while departing with other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, at the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025.

Ben-Gvir plans to designate Global Sumud Flotilla activists as terrorists, seize boats

Activists will be held in prisons for terrorists and will be denied special privileges such as television, radio, and specialized food.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

A second attempt: Greta Thunberg embarks on Gaza flotilla from Spain

Activists set sail in the second attempt to reach the Gaza Strip after the Israeli navy intercepted the group's first attempt.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

Activist from terrorist-linked group joins latest Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg

Abubakra is one of the founders of Masar Badil, as well as the coordinator for the Madrid chapter of the Samidoun Prisoner Solidarity Network.

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

Greta Thunberg, dozens of ships to reattempt Gaza blockade run

Organizers believe that a maritime route is necessary for its mission to deliver aid, accusing the IDF and Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of restricting land-based deliveries.

 Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

Do not ‘sacrifice our loved ones’: Hostage families set sail in protest of new Gaza occupation plan

The flotilla departed from Ashkelon’s port around 11 AM on Tuesday morning, and is expected to conclude the sailing around 2 PM the same day.

The flotilla filled with the family members of hostages left the Ashkelon Port with the intention of sailing to Gaza.

Flotilla activist inherited $27m. from Nazi-profiteering family

Marlene Engelhorn admitted that her family fortune profited from the Nazi regime.

Activists announce Marlene Engelhorn, heiress from Zyklon-B fortune, as participant in Gaza flotilla, August 2025.

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Gazan women are seen gathering GHF boxes

'Israel brought this on itself,' Anti-Zionist American Jew onboard Handala claims

American Jew Bob Suberi, one of the activists who was on the Handala Freedom Flotilla that was intercepted on its way to Gaza, blames Israel for the Gaza war.

Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.