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Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla detainees to leave Israel
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg will be among more than 70 people of different nationalities to leave Israel on Monday after they were seized aboard an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla. Most, if not all, those being released from Israeli detention will be flown to Greece, where they will be able to...
Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges for flotilla activists to be jailed rather than deported
Israels far-right national security minister says deporting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla is a mistake, arguing they should instead be jailed for several months, reports Al Jazeera. I think they must be kept here for a few months in an Israeli prison so they get used to the smell of...
Last flotilla boat sails on towards Gaza after Israel interceptions
The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests. The Global Sumud Flotilla -- consisting of dozens of ships -- set sail last month, ferrying...
All Gaza flotilla boats intercepted except one: Israel
Israels Foreign Ministry has announced that none of the Global Sumud Flotilla boats have succeeded in its attempt to enter an active combat zone or breach the lawful naval blockade, reports Al Jazeera. All the passengers are safe and in good health. They are making their way safely to Israel...
Global Sumud Flotilla: One vessel enters Gaza waters, 23 en route
At least one humanitarian vessel named Mikeno has entered Gazas territorial waters in a bid to break Israels 18-year blockade on the impoverished enclave. Its unclear whether it has been intercepted by Israeli forces yet. Israeli commandos continue to intercept the boats and detain...
Global protests flare against Israel’s interception of aid flotilla
Protests erupted in different parts of the world on Thursday, including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Bogota, Istanbul, Athens, Madrid and a number Italian cities, after news spread that Israeli military intercepted the Gaza-bound international aid flotilla, detaining over 200 activists. A number...
Detained Greta and her friends ‘safe and healthy’: Israeli FM
Israels foreign ministry (FM) on Wednesday said Israel had halted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, which aimed to break Israels blockade of the Palestinian territory. Already several vessels of the... flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being...
Activist warns of imminent Israeli interception as flotilla nears Gaza shoreline
David Adler, one of the activists on the flotilla and the co-general coordinator of Progressive International, an international umbrella organisation for progressive political organisations, posted what he said he fears will be his final letter on X as the flotilla nears Gaza, reports Al Jazeera....
62% Italians back Gaza flotilla mission, new poll finds
A new SWG Radar poll shows strong Italian support for the Global Sumud Flotillas humanitarian mission to Gaza, with 62% holding positive views versus 38% negative. The survey was conducted from 24-26 September 2025 amongst 800 Italians, reports Al Jazeera. Among supporters, 26% see the flotilla...
Italy ends support for Gaza flotilla amid looming Israeli action
Italy announced on Tuesday it would cease tracking the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of over 40 boats carrying 500 people, including activists like Greta Thunberg, aiming to break Israels blockade of Gaza. Once the flotilla is within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of Gaza, the Italian navy will...
Global Sumud Flotilla enters dangerous waters amid invasion fears
Activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational humanitarian convoy, have announced via social media that their fleet is now approximately 160 nautical miles from Gazas coast, entering a designated high-risk zone where previous aid missions have been intercepted or attacked by Israeli...
Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla
Spain and Italy have sent naval ships into the Mediterranean Sea, charged with protecting the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is carrying aid towards Gaza, reports Al Jazeera. Italy said on Thursday that it is sending a second ship, while Spain said its navy will also act. Rome dispatched a...
Israel threatens Global Sumud Flotilla
Israel has threatened to block the Global Sumud Flotilla, a monumental civilian mission seeking to break Tel Avivs naval blockade of Gaza, after the fleet refuses to dock and unload the aid it is carrying for the coastal slivers war-hit and starving population. On Tuesday, the Israeli foreign...
Aid flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone in Tunisian waters
The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza said on Tuesday that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe. Tunisian authorities said the explosion originated inside the vessel, and Tunisias National Guard spokesperson told Mosaique FM...