Flotilla

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Two hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.

MAY 17, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

Brazilian activist claims torture during detention in Israel after flotilla interception

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila speaks out after his release from Israeli custody, accusing Israeli authorities of abuse during his flotilla detention.

MAY 12, 2026|ByREUTERS

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention

The two activists, who have been on hunger strike since their detention, were handed over to the immigration authority, which deported them.

MAY 10, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Thiago Ávila, who took part in a flotilla to the Gaza Strip, arrives for a remand hearing at the Magistrate’s Court in Ashkelon, southern Israel, after being arrested on suspicion of membership in a terrorist organization, May 3, 2026.

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from detention, deported from Israel

Shin Bet informed the Adalah legal center of the expected release, and the Adalah team will be monitoring developments to ensure that the release and deportation take place.

MAY 9, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Flotilla with humanitarian aid can lead to catastrophe - editorial

The new flotilla could result in catastrophe and should not be allowed.

APRIL 21, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL

A Palestinian flag flutters as activists ride a boat during a rally ahead of the 4th anniversary of the Mavi Marmara Gaza flotilla incident, at the seaport of Gaza City May 29, 2014.

Intel: Unclear how big a threat next Turkey flotilla is

The first reports about the potential flotilla came out on November 20, with bombastic predictions of reaching 1,000 small vessels to challenge the Israeli navy by activist Volkan Okclugu.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, carrying pro-Palestinian activists to take part of a humanitarian convoy, leaves from Sarayburnu port in Istanbul, Turkey May 22, 2010.

Mavi Marmara, group behind 2010 Gaza flotilla clash, plans to launch new ship into Gaza

Members from the Mavi Marmara organization attacked IDF soldiers who boarded their ship during the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, leaving ten passengers killed and dozens wounded.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

'Freedom Flotilla' to sail from Europe to Gaza in bid to break blockade

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition held meetings planning their next protests against the Israeli naval blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli-French TV series coming on Mavi Marmara flotilla raid

An eight-episode series on the Mavi Marmara flotilla incident will be produced and filmed in 2022.

OCTOBER 7, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

PRO-PALESTINIAN activists wave Turkish and Palestinian flags during the welcoming ceremony for the ‘Mavi Marmara,’ in Istanbul in December 2010. Nine Turkish activists died the previous May when IDF naval commandos stopped the ship.

ICC permanently closes flotilla war crimes case

This is the first time that the ICC Pretrial Chamber has thrown in the towel after appeals against the ICC Prosecutor's decision to close the case.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

ICC orders prosecutor to reconsider closure of ‘Mavi Marmara’ probe

The ICC prosecutor can go further with criminally probing Israel, or she can decide to try to close the case for the third time, though her basis for doing so has narrowed.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019ByYONAH JEREMY BOB