Flotilla

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

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

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.

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

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

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


Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt

The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel making their way to Israel, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this handout image released on October 2, 2025.

Humanitarian aid, blow them up: 10 things Israel could do with Gaza flotilla ships - opinion

It is time for a little payback against the nasty actors out there. Here are 10 punishing and purposeful things Israel could usefully do with the terrorist trawlers.

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.

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder detained as IDF intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Wilder was a member of Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine, both anti-Zionist groups, as a student at Stanford University, from which she graduated in 2020.

A screengrab from a live stream video shows Israeli navy forces approaching the vessel the Marinette, believed to be the only ship from the Global Sumud Flotilla still sailing towards Gaza, which flotilla organisers report has now been intercepted, October 3, 2025.

COGAT blocks Italian flotilla charity attempt to send to Gaza aid via Jordan

The IDF rejected the aid due to "serious concerns" about its contents and the intentions of the Italian organization.

A demonstrator holds a sign depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian protest after Israeli forces intercepted the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the deadly Octo

Tribunal hearings open for Gaza flotilla activists

Tribunal hearings are underway for Gaza flotilla activists intercepted by Israel, amid allegations of mistreatment and links to Hamas funding.

 Greta Thunberg aboard a flight after agreeing to leave Israel.

Israel foils second Gaza flotilla in a week, activists say vessels were under attack

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla claimed that the Israeli military was jamming signals and had boarded at least two boats. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident.

A screengrab from a live footage video shows Israeli security forces intercepting "Gaza Sunbird", a Gaza-bound vessel which is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on October 8, 2025.

Israel deports 131 Gaza flotilla activists to Jordan, Jordan state news says

The activists were deported via the Allenby Bridge crossing.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during a nationwide strike called by the USB union to condemn the Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, in Bologna, Italy, October 3, 2025.

Hamas, PIJ flags seen at Oct. 7 protest in NYC, Israel, diaspora remembers massacre two years on

Witkoff heads to Cairo to attend ceasefire negotiations • Serious clashes outside the Israeli embassy in Athens • Gaza rocket launched at Israel's border communities on Oct. 7 anniversary.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people. October 07, 2025.

Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests

Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.

Activists protest in central Tunis to denounce the Israeli navy's interception and detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, October 4, 2025.

Israel at War Day 731: What's happening with the Trump peace deal?

First round of hostage deal negotiations successful • Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's chief negotiator • Trump hosts former hostage Idan Alexander in the White House

 IDF tank operates in the Gaza Strip. May 28, 2024.