Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla recruiting for West Bank activism, Diaspora Affairs Ministry reveals

The organization has called for volunteers to join a program providing accompaniment and maintaining a presence alongside Palestinian communities ahead of the upcoming olive harvest.

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.
Global Movement to Gaza Sweden holds a demonstration in connection with the arrival of the released Swedish participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla, in central Stockholm, Sweden October 7, 2025.

Tunisia extends 'Sumud 4' flotilla activists' detention to 10 months, little international outcry

Members of Turkey’s Presidential Guard Regiment.

Turning Turkey’s double bind against it: How Israel is outsmarting Erdogan - opinion

 Ofir Akunis, Minister of Science arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on September 27, 2023.

Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions


Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

The ship had banners that read, "Save the Clean Water Act" and "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions."

People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation

The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026.

France launches 'war crimes' probe into Israel over flotilla treatment following Ben-Gvir video

The investigation, prompted by a video published by Ben-Gvir, was initiated following a formal referral submitted to the prosecutor's office by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Activists whose Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces chant while delivering a speech upon their return to the United States at JFK Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, US, May 24, 2026.

Gaza-bound aid convoy dissolves in Libya after activists arrested at Sirte crossing, ten in custody

The Global Sumud Land Convoy said that it had been forced to end its journey across northern Africa to Gaza due to bureaucratic obfuscation, violence, and the detention of activists.

Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, May 21, 2026.

The 'influencerization' of activism: How virality is replacing real-world organizing - opinion

Activism is now increasingly judged by whether it travels online, not by whether it changes institutions or improves lives. The algorithm does not reward effectiveness. It rewards emotional immediacy

ONE OF THE sailors of the Gaza aid flotillas intercepted by Israel is seen speaking in France, in May 2026.

My Word: Flotillas and waves of condemnation - opinion

There was a certain irony to the violent response of the police in Bilbao to the pro-Palestinian provocateurs at the airport. After all, Spain was one of the countries that protested Ben-Gvir's video

Israeli Navy vessels escort a vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025.

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says abuses against French activists, including sexual assault and beatings, are being referred to prosecutors.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand told Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar that Ottawa would provide Israel with evidence of the mistreatment of Canadians on the flotilla.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026.

Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.

A convoy of jeeps of Israeli travellers drive across the Basalt lands in the Eastern desert of Jordan on November 23, 2018.

Gaza flotilla activist: Engaging with IDF was main goal, not humanitarian aid

In a Palestinian Youth Movement NYC Instagram video, Adalah co-vessel organizer Rosa Martinez said that the goals of the April and May flotillas had been misrepresented in the media.

Activists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.