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.

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, 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.

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention

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


Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

IDF warns of upcoming strikes on Yemen ports, Flotilla activists await deportation

Hostage family releases new footage of abduction • Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran in call • Smotrich says he is against arming Gazan militias • IDF kills over 15 terrorists in Gaza

 Ships are docked at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 31, 2024.

Greta Thunberg's 'Madleen' docks in Ashdod port, crew offered to watch Oct. 7 footage

The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.

 Activist Greta Thunberg stands aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

The selfie flotilla: Greta Thunberg’s Gaza stunt and the weaponization of activism - opinion

Their objective is clear: generate headlines, provoke confrontation, and frame Israel as the aggressor, while ignoring the reality on the ground.

 Activist Greta Thunberg and crew stand aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

Uri Geller to 'Post': Greta Thunberg, if you come to harm Israel, I will stop you

Uri Geller says he used his psychic powers to break the navigation tools on Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla ship, the Madleen, and warned that he would stop her if she comes to harm Israel.

 An illustrative image of activist Greta Thunberg and Israeli psychic Uri Geller set to the backdrop of the Freedom Flotilla ship the Madleen.

IDF expects Gaza flotilla within 24 hours, as it claims Israel downed navigation system

The group is carrying supplies for Gazan Palestinians and protesting what they say is “Israel’s “illegal, decades-long blockade, and ongoing genocide” in the enclave.

 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.

Greta Thunberg's flotilla en route to Gaza: How is the IDF preparing?

The IDF is prepared for the arrival of the protest flotilla called the "Freedom Flotilla". It will take control of the vessel and deport protestors if necessary.

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

Independence Day flotilla: A tribute to the Navy, hostages, wounded soldiers, and their families

There will be a special initiative this year to include the families of soldiers who have been wounded in the war.

 National Flotilla on Independence Day

Gaza Flotilla flounders with search to reflag vessels

The Gaza flotilla faces setbacks as two vessels lose state flags, hindering their sail. FFC seeks new flags, amid tensions with Israel.

 Palestinians riding boats hold Palestinian flags during a protest against the Israeli blocking of a boat of foreign activists from reaching Gaza, at the Seaport of Gaza City June 29, 2015. Israel said on Monday it had blocked a boat leading a four-vessel protest flotilla of foreign activists

'Mavi Marmara 2' flotilla delayed as flagged state requests inspection

The activists asserted that the administrative roadblock was "initiated by Israel in an attempt to prevent our departure.

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