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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Near Crete, Gaza flotilla must weigh next steps - analysis

Israel has called on the flotilla’s armada of ships to put in at Ashkelon and transfer the aid they claim to be carrying to Israeli officials.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Palestinian flag is seen as people gather at the port of Ermoupolis before the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after alleged drone attack

The Italian Defense Minister redirected an Italian navy ship to head towards the flotilla after they were reportedly attacked off the coast of Greece.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByREUTERS
A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza

WATCH: Global Sumud Flotilla accused Israel of drone strikes, communication jams

The Greta Thunberg-associated activist flotilla attempting to carry aid to the Gaza Strip released a statement accusing Israel of escalation.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian flag is seen as people gather at the port of Ermoupolis before the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

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A protestor wearing a mask depicting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a 'National March for Palestine' demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as Britain's Labour Party's annual conference is hosted in Liverpool, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Britain September 21, 2024

Rifts in Gaza flotilla? Greta Thunberg removed from leadership committee

Greta Thunberg was quietly removed from the Global Sumud Flotilla’s leadership as organizers face internal rifts and communication challenges during their mission to breach the Gaza naval blockade.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrives at the port of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla which will pause for two days in Tunisia before setting sail again on September 10, joining the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla on its journey to Gaza Tunis, Tunisia, September 7, 2025.

Gaza-bound flotilla grows to 40 vessels after joining Sicilian group

The armada of about forty vessels is now roughly 1,000 miles from the coast of Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, September 16, 2025.

Diaspora Ministry reveals links between Sumud Flotilla, Hamas, and Muslim Brotherhood

According to the report, the real leadership of Flotilla is composed of individuals with documented ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People stand on a boat as activists are prevented from approaching the damaged Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel "Conscience", after it was targeted by drones, at sea outside Maltese territorial waters, May 3, 2025.

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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla stalled in Tunisian ports for a week

The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has spent a week stalled in Tunisian ports, with some vessels deemed unseaworthy as others prepare to join from Italy.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.