"We sail to Gaza to break the seige", activists and celebrities set to join the Sumud flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla includes activists and celebrities from over 45 countries aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge the blockade amid severe Gaza crises.
- On September 7, 2025, the Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of approximately 50 vessels and numerous participants representing more than 45 nations, departed from Barcelona and Genoa with the goal of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and challenging its blockade.
- This mission follows previous Israeli interceptions of aid vessels in international waters, ongoing humanitarian crises, and legal efforts, including South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.
- The flotilla combines past humanitarian efforts and engages widespread activism, with peaceful vigil campaigns, political motions recognizing Palestine, and calls for international support amid Gaza’s worsening conditions.
- UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram painted a grim picture of Gaza City, calling it dominated by fear, displacement, and mourning, emphasizing that the dire situation—including overwhelmed hospitals and intense suffering among children—is not impending but already unfolding.
- Tunisian lawmaker Mohamed Ali acknowledged the potential dangers posed by the Israeli occupation but emphasized their preparedness to confront any challenges in support of Palestine, reflecting ongoing efforts to challenge the blockade.
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Ship’s log: A day on board the Global Sumud Flotilla heading for Gaza
With the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, Colombian journalist Mauricio Morales, who has been covering the flotilla’s journey for Al Jazeera, describes a typical day at sea for the two dozen or so volunteers on board his boat.7amPeople begin to stir, grab their phones, and scroll for news. Most boats have a Wi-Fi connection: a lifeline for the volunteers and the mission.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAs some get up, those w…
Dozens of students concentrated on the outskirts of the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA), carrying flags of Palestine along with the indigenous wiphala.
"We sail to Gaza to break the seige", activists and celebrities set to join the Sumud flotilla
Nelson Mandela's grandson and French actress Adele Haenel are the latest addition to the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sets sail for Gaza. Dozens of vessels are expected to set sail from the ports of Catania in Sicily and Tunis, joining the Barcelona fleet in what organizers described as a “powerful, united action” to challenge Israel’s blockade on the strip. Story by Emily Boyle.
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