Flotilla

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

The ship had banners that read, "Save the Clean Water Act" and "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions."

People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026.

Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation

Activists whose Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces chant while delivering a speech upon their return to the United States at JFK Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, US, May 24, 2026.

France launches 'war crimes' probe into Israel over flotilla treatment following Ben-Gvir video

Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, May 21, 2026.

Gaza-bound aid convoy dissolves in Libya after activists arrested at Sirte crossing, ten in custody


Flotilla activist inherited $27m. from Nazi-profiteering family

Marlene Engelhorn admitted that her family fortune profited from the Nazi regime.

Activists announce Marlene Engelhorn, heiress from Zyklon-B fortune, as participant in Gaza flotilla, August 2025.

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Gazan women are seen gathering GHF boxes

'Israel brought this on itself,' Anti-Zionist American Jew onboard Handala claims

American Jew Bob Suberi, one of the activists who was on the Handala Freedom Flotilla that was intercepted on its way to Gaza, blames Israel for the Gaza war.

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.

Gaza Flotilla ‘Handala’: Deportation hearings expected for 13 activists

The boat set out from Sicily earlier this month, with the activists and some humanitarian aid supplies. The vessel attempted to break through Israel's maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip.

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.

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WATCH: Israeli naval forces seize Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala, transferred to Ashdod Port

According to Channel 12, those on the flotilla reported seeing a drone circling above them as vessels approached the ship.

 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.

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.

Greta Thunberg's 'Freedom Flotilla' puts the UK in a legal, moral quagmire - opinion

The so-called “Freedom Flotilla,” a political theater disguised as humanitarian urgency, has sailed not just toward Gaza but straight into the heart of legal and moral peril for the United Kingdom.

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

Remaining three Flotilla members arrive at Jordanian border

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

 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.

My Word: Greta’s ship and the way the wind blows

Being “kidnapped”, as Thunberg claimed she was, is not being offered a drink and a sandwich before being towed to a safe harbor on the way home.

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