Flotilla

Italy flotilla torture case against IDF officials even broader than ICC war crimes

The Jerusalem Post understands from officials familiar with the case that a local Italian prosecutor is leading the prosecution and is not coordinating with the Italian federal government.

OCTOBER 26, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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.

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea

According to the organizers, the delays significantly narrowed the time remaining for the voyage, prompting a decision to postpone the attempt to reach Gaza until spring 2027.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a memorial ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, at the National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026

Italy investigating Katz, other senior officials over alleged torture of Gaza flotilla activists

Investigators opened the probe after complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained by Israeli authorities following two Global Sumud Flotilla missions.

OCTOBER 16, 2026|ByREUTERS

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yishai Fleisher at an English-speaking election campaign event for his far-right Otzma Yehudit party at the Tel Aviv International Salon, Monday, October 12, 2026.

Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir

“I think there’s a great importance to our diplomatic relations and connections,” Ben Gvir said in response to a question submitted by The Jerusalem Post.

OCTOBER 13, 2026|BySAM HALPERN, KESHET NEEV

Israel’s challenge with the Global Sumud flotilla heading to Gaza - analysis

So far, the weather has been Israel's ally, preventing 20 vessels from departing Spain to join other ships that activists want to use to get to Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Boats of a humanitarian flotilla with aid and pro-Palestinian activists, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, which was heading to Gaza and has returned to Barcelona due to stormy weather, according to the organisers, are docked, in Barcelona, Spain September 1, 2025.

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Protesters hold posters of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, and assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, and Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi during a protest to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners, outside the UN offices in Sanaa, Yemen, August 3, 2024.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Barcelona after temporary halt due to storm

The Global Sumud Flotilla Mission temporarily returned to port in Barcelona due to stormy weather, before setting sail again later on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gestures while departing with other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, at the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025.

Ben-Gvir plans to designate Global Sumud Flotilla activists as terrorists, seize boats

Activists will be held in prisons for terrorists and will be denied special privileges such as television, radio, and specialized food.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

A second attempt: Greta Thunberg embarks on Gaza flotilla from Spain

Activists set sail in the second attempt to reach the Gaza Strip after the Israeli navy intercepted the group's first attempt.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

Activist from terrorist-linked group joins latest Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg

Abubakra is one of the founders of Masar Badil, as well as the coordinator for the Madrid chapter of the Samidoun Prisoner Solidarity Network.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Activists including Greta Thunberg, stand on a boat that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, as seen from the port in Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

Greta Thunberg, dozens of ships to reattempt Gaza blockade run

Organizers believe that a maritime route is necessary for its mission to deliver aid, accusing the IDF and Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of restricting land-based deliveries.

AUGUST 11, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR