Greta Thunberg

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.

|BySETH 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.
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

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.

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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.

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.

|ByMICHAEL 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

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.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

WATCH: Pro-Israel Spaniard trails Gaza flotilla playing Israeli music

After encountering the flotilla off the coast of Menorca, Jordi Ventura began loudly playing Israeli and Jewish music from the speakers on his boat.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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.

Ex-Israel U21 soccer captain Ataa Jaber backs Thunberg's Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza

Israeli-born soccer player Ataa Jaber, now with the Palestinian national team, posted backing for the Global Sumud Flotilla, including activists such as Greta Thunberg, currently en route to Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ataa Jaber representing the Palestinian national soccer team.

Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces

“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025BySHIR PERETS
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.

Greta's flotilla faces storms, drone surveillance on mission against Gaza blockade

Participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla stated in an Instagram video that, approximately 90 nautical miles from the Island of Menorca, they "detected the first drones."

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

Activists’ Gaza flotilla hampered by wind, lost boats, and slow pace - analysis

Activists’ Sumud flotilla continues its voyage toward Gaza but faces setbacks, including rough weather, lost vessels, and slow speeds as the group sails south from Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An activist stands on a sailboat from the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian expedition as it prepares to set sail for Gaza at the port of Barcelona, Spain, August 30, 2025.

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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

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.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of 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.

AUGUST 11, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
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.

'Handala' ship approaches Gaza coast, reaching farther than last month's 'Madleen' flotilla

The aid flotilla has reportedly already made it closer to the Strip than the Madleen flotilla that was stopped by Israeli forces last month.

JULY 26, 2025ByGUY ELSTER , AMIR BOHBOT, YOAV ETIEL
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.

Freedom Flotilla Coalition prepares to sail second ship 'Handala' to Gaza

The coalition’s ‘Madleen’ ship made headlines in June when it attempted to sail to Gaza, with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard. 

JULY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Remaining three Flotilla members arrive at Jordanian border

Once they cross to Jordan, they will be free to board flights to their home destinations.

JUNE 16, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
A drone view shows the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, organized by the international NGO Freedom Flotilla Coalition, anchored off the coast of Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025.