Mass Protests Erupt Across Italy Over Gaza Flotilla, Meloni’s Stance on Israel ROME – Thousands of people took to the streets across Italy on Thursday in support of the Gaza flotilla and against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pro-Israel stance, marking a sharp escalation in nationwide demonstrations. In Rome, police estimated around 10,000 protesters gathered at […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Pushes On Despite Israeli Interceptions Several Israeli forces have intercepted and stopped 14 boats carrying foreign activists and humanitarian aid destined for Gaza. However, flotilla organizers report that 23 vessels continue their journey toward the conflict-hit Palestinian enclave, according to their tracking system. Among them, the ship Mikeno successfully broke through after […]
Israel Intercepts Global Flotilla as Tensions Rise Worldwide Jerusalem/Gaza – The Palestinian group behind the Global Sumud Flotilla condemned Israel on Thursday, calling the interception of aid vessels in international waters a “treacherous act of aggression” and accusing it of adding to Israel’s “dark record of crimes.” The flotilla, made up of about 45 boats […]
Greta Thunberg Among Aid Flotilla Passengers Intercepted by Israel A video released by Israel’s foreign ministry and verified by Reuters showed Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg surrounded by Israeli soldiers on the deck of a seized boat. “Several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped, and their passengers are being transferred to an […]
Flotilla of Activists Faces Israeli Naval Interference on Mission to Gaza A flotilla of around 45 vessels, carrying activists and politicians including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg and Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela, set sail from Spain last month, aiming to challenge the blockade on Gaza, where the UN has warned of an ongoing famine. The […]
Global Flotilla Heads Toward Gaza Despite Warnings of Israeli Interception The Global Sumud Flotilla—a convoy of more than 40 civilian boats carrying over 500 people, including parliamentarians, lawyers, and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg—is pressing ahead with its mission to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. According to Italy’s defence ministry, the Italian frigate accompanying the […]
Flotilla Reports Possible Drone Strike in Tunisian Waters, Investigation Underway TUNIS — A flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza reported an incident off the coast of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, over the weekend. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said one of its main vessels was hit by what is suspected to be a […]
Global Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade A massive international effort is underway as the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 50 ships from six continents, sets out to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The flotilla is carrying activists, doctors, humanitarians, artists, clergy, and seafarers from at least 44 countries. The first […]
