Tunisia

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.

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.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty laughs during his meeting with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti at the Al Tahrir palace to discuss details of the Gaza reconstruction plan, ahead of the emergency Arab summit organised by Egypt this week, in Cairo, Egypt March 3, 2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, Israel, September 14, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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

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Displaced Palestinians flee amid an Israeli military operation, following an Israeli evacuation order, in Gaza City, September 9, 2025.

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.

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-bound Sumud flotilla nearing Tunisia, likely to arrive off Gaza's coast by September 17

The flotilla is believed to be seeking to reach the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Gaza sometime around September 15 to 20.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and other Global Sumud Flotilla members wait on their boat to depart to Gaza from Barcelona, Spain September 1, 2025.

Aliza Mamo's life of resilience: 106 years of faith - opinion

Family of Aliza Mamo, soon turning 106, shares her inspiring journey from Djerba to Israel.

Aliza Mamo, who will soon be turning 106.

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians and former security officials

A total of 21 were charged in the case, with 10 already in custody and 11 having fled the country.

 Tunisia's President Kais Saied attends his swearing-in ceremony for his second term at the parliament in Tunis, Tunisia October 21, 2024.

7,000 activists begin 300-vehicle convoy from Tunisia to Rafah, aim to open corridor

The Maghreb Resilience Convoy's 300-vehicle caravan departed from Tunis on Monday morning, before crossing the Libyan border on Tuesday.

 Over 7,000 pro-Palestinian activists from Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, begun a protest convoy on Monday, with the aim to reach the Rafah crossing by land.

French anti-terror prosecutor investigates killing of Tunisian national

The suspect, a 53-year-old man who practices shooting as a sport, published what it said was hateful and racist content on his social media account before and after Saturday's killing.

 French military of the Sentinelle Operation and French Police officers stand outside the high school Notre-Dame de Toutes-Aides where a student killed another student and wounded three others in a knife attack, in Nantes, western France, on April 24, 2025.

Hundreds of west African migrants returned from Tunisia through IOM program

The returns took place on Tuesday and Thursday, involving 146 people from Gambia, 167 from Guinea, and another 66 from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

 Sub-Saharan African migrants gather in a field where they live, in Jebiniana, Tunisia September 4, 2023.

Libyan-Tunisian ties strengthen with Benghazi consulate reopening

The reopening follows months of bilateral coordination aimed at restoring consular services in the region.

 Tunisia's President Kais Saied meets with Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Tripoli, Libya March 17, 2021.

Jewish jeweler attacked, fingers severed in antisemitic machete attack in Djerba, Tunisia

The incident took place on the eve of Lag Baomer, which is also the date of the annual pilgrimage to El Ghriba Synagogue on the Island.

Jewish man is stabbed with a machete in the Tunisian Island of Djerba