Global Sumud Flotilla

Activists involved in 2025's Global Sumud Flotilla ready to try again in 2026 with a bigger version

Organizers, who gathered on Wednesday at the foundation of Nelson Mandela, the late South African leader, in Johannesburg, said they hope to bring 100 boats for their next attempt.

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Boats, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, sail off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.
New York City's Times Square billboard sponsored by the American Arab Discrimination Committee, claiming that Jesus is Palestinian, December 25, 2025.

Sponsored Times Square billboard claims 'Jesus is Palestinian,' wishes a 'Merry Christmas'

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and social justice nonprofit Slow Factory also declared in a collaborative social media post on Wednesday that "Jesus was a Palestinian born under occupation."

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel making their way to Israel, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this handout image released on October 2, 2025.

Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt

The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.

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Tel Hai College.

'Just as the Third Reich lost its right to exist, so too did Israel' Tel Hai College professor says

"Israeli academia cannot serve as a sanctuary for individuals spreading blood libels against their own country," Professors for a Strong Israel said, strongly condemning Hairston's post.

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Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated, 137 Gaza flotilla activists deported to Turkey

Turkish nationals detained after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted will be returned to their home country.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByREUTERS
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.

Netanyahu approved military operations on Global Sumud Flotilla - CBS News

Two American intellligence officers said that Israeli forces launched drones from a submarine and droped incendiary devices onto the vessels.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Israel intercepts last Gaza flotilla boat, begins deportations

The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli naval forces had intercepted "all 42 of our vessels—each carrying humanitarian aid, volunteers, and the determination," to break the blockade of Gaza.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FILE PHOTO: Crew interacts from aboard a boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as it sails off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.

Turkey arrests suspected Mossad agent, opens probe against Israel after flotilla seizure

Istanbul’s chief prosecutor said a criminal probe had been opened against Israel, citing suspicions of kidnapping, vehicle theft, and property destruction.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByMAARIV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025.

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.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByTPS
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.

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, IDF reveals Hamas tunnels by Jordanian hospital

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament • Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla • PIJ says that Hamas response to Trump’s Gaza plan represents ‘stance of resistance'

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A massive banner has been unfurled at Hostages Square during the two-year rally with a direct appeal to President Trump: “It’s Now or Never”

Police use tear gas and water cannons on Gaza protest in Geneva

Israel's interception of the flotilla sparked protests in Geneva and Bern, as well as in Italy and Colombia on Thursday.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByREUTERS
A demonstrator holds a skateboard with the inscription "Free Palestine" during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli army, in Geneva on October 2, 2025.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats

The decision came following Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which carried two Colombian activists.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators, through a translator, accompanied by musician Roger Waters, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats • Amnesty calls for immediate release of hostages, excludes soldiers • Hamas close to deciding response to Trump deal, sources tell 'Post.'

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli Navy vessel arrives at Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025

What can we learn from Israel's peaceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla? - analysis

In the end, the Israeli Navy appears to have carried out a well coordinated and peaceful interception of the vessels - and this was a complex task.

OCTOBER 2, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israeli Navy vessels escort a vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025.