Global Sumud Flotilla

Turkish flotilla to reach Israel in 48 hours, Netanyahu to meet with defense officials

An Israeli official told the Post that Netanyahu held a preliminary security consultation on the matter on Sunday.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
People raise V-signs and take photos from a boat decorated with Palestinian flags as another vessel displaying solidarity signs sails past near the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14, 2026.
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.

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.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Dozens of ships set sail from Turkey as Gaza flotilla tries second blockade run

Ships associated with the Gaza flotilla were traveling south of the GSF departure point from Marmaris, according to the activist group's ship tracker.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Global Sumud Flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deported

The Global Sumud Flotilla announced it will resume its journey to Gaza from Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the activist fleet near Crete and detained key organizers.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

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.

Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists

The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A screengrab from a livestream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, October 2, 2025

Gaza-bound Flotilla estimated to be one day from Gaza, may arrive on Yom Kippur

The Flotilla has grown since it left Spain on September 1. It has around 20 boats that left Spain and 20 from Italy, as well as several from Greece. Most of the vessels are sailboats.

OCTOBER 1, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis

As a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear indication of the media confrontation to come.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByEZRA TAYLOR
GRETA THUNBERG talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, after being deported from Israel.

Gaza Flotilla enters 'danger zone,' about 150 nautical miles from Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla said that drone activity is increasing over the flotilla as it makes its final approach to Gaza.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Pope Leo says he hopes Hamas will accept Trump's peace plan

Pope Leo praised Trump’s Gaza plan, urging Hamas to endorse it, while warning against violence as a Gaza aid flotilla nears Israel.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Pope Leo XIV gestures to the crowd as he tours St Peter's Square in the popemobile following a Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, September 28, 2025.

Italy PM Meloni urges Gaza aid flotilla to 'stop now'

In addition, Italy warned the Global Sumud Flotilla that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni waits to welcome Bahrain's Crown and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, September 29, 2025.

Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla

Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addresses the Parliament, saying the country will send a second navy ship to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza trying to deliver supplies, in Rome, Italy, September 25, 2025.

Gaza-bound flotilla 200 miles from coast of Israel

There are around 42 vessels in the group. The Sumud group reported that two vessels appeared to join the flotilla at sea on Tuesday from Turkey.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A handout image of the boat Free Willy sailing in the waters off the island of Crete, which is to join the Global Sumud Flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, September 25, 2025.