Humanitarian aid

Foreign Ministry: Flotilla to Gaza had no humanitarian supplies

“It was never about bringing aid to Gaza. It was about the headlines and social media followings”, Israeli Police spokesperson Dean Elsdunne said.

People stand on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025.
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

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

 GRETA THUNBERG talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, after being deported from Israel.

How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis

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-bound flotilla resumes journey from Crete toward Gaza


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.

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.

WATCH: Global Sumud Flotilla accused Israel of drone strikes, communication jams

The Greta Thunberg-associated activist flotilla attempting to carry aid to the Gaza Strip released a statement accusing Israel of escalation.

A Palestinian flag is seen as people gather at the port of Ermoupolis before 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.

Many Western nations offer to assist treating patients from Gaza in West Bank

Israel had previously rejected proposals to allow Gazans to receive medical care in the West Bank and East Jerusalem due to security concerns.

Armed Palestinians seen secure trucks loaded with Humanitarian Aid entering Gaza through the Israeli Kerem Shalom Crossing, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 19, 2025.

Terrorists loot aid trucks of baby formula in Gaza City, UNICEF and COGAT confirm

While UNICEF named the parties only as “armed individuals,” COGAT announced that Hamas had robbed the aid trucks.

Baby formula-filled aid trucks looted by Hamas in Gaza City

Allenby Crossing attack highlights rising terror threat from Jordan - analysis

Israeli officials have increasing concerns over threats that have come from the Kingdom of Jordan over the last several years. The last attack only confirms the concerns.

An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

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.

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.

Trump praises Qatar as 'great ally', Hollywood stars use Emmys to protest Israel, Palestine issues

IDF says it has killed over 20 terrorists in past month in Gaza • Abraham Accords source of Mideast hope, Haskel tells ‘Post' • Israelis oppose West Bank annexation, prioritize Arab country ties.

Israeli army Merkava main battles are stationed at a position along the border fence with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on September 12, 2025.

Israel approves Egyptian request to aidrop aid to Gaza Strip due to an 'urgent need' - KAN

However, KAN reported that no humanitarian aid air drops will be made in Gaza City, to encourage civilians to evacuate the city, which Israel has said it will invade and occupy. 

Humanitarian aid is dropped over the Gaza Strip from a Spanish aircraft, August 1, 2025.

Israel's Ambassador Leiter rebukes US rabbis over Gaza claims, urges apology

Ambassador Yehiel Leiter responds to rabbis' letter on Gaza, accusing them of spreading misinformation and ignoring Hamas's role in aid diversion.

 Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media at the Capital Jewish Museum, near the site where two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead, in Washington, DC, US, May 22, 2025

Israel offers Syria channel to send aid to Gaza in closed-door meetings

At one point, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa even raised the issue of the Abraham Accords, giving a sense of rapprochement to all sides involved.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

IDF divided by disputes over legality of Gaza City invasion plan

Two key meetings of top IDF officials indicate that the military is going through with its Gaza City invasion plan without consensus on the legality or proper measures.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ahead of Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, September 9, 2025.