Global Sumud Flotilla

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Ben-Gvir's behavior violated Zionism’s foundational ideals while flouting Jewish values.

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, on Monday.
HANGING EFFIGIES of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in Montreal, Canada.

Hanged effigies of Trump, Netanyahu paraded through Montreal by anti-Israel groups

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.

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

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.

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


WATCH: Ben-Gvir causes diplomatic storm after harassing detained flotilla activists in Ashdod

In response to Ben-Gvir's video, FM Sa'ar accused the far-right minister of damaging Israel's reputation, saying that he wasted "enormous professional and successful efforts."

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reacts as flotilla activists are detained by Israeli forces, in Ashdod Port, Israel, in this screen grab taken from a video released on May 20, 2026.

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THEN-IRANIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a UN General Assembly meeting on rule of law in 2012.

Flotilla activists detained at Ashdod Port after Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound vessels

“All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Haifa court orders 11 Gaza flotilla boats from Oct. '25 fleet transferred to state ownership

The ruling comes as Israel again faces an international confrontation over Gaza-bound flotillas, after the Navy intercepted the latest Global Sumud Flotilla this week.

A screengrab from live footage shows an Israeli soldier smashing the CCTV camera of "Gaza Sunbird", a Gaza-bound vessel which is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, with a gun as the boat is intercepted by Israeli security forces, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on October 8, 2025.

South Korea’s Lee calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' accuses Israel of illegally detaining activists

A humanitarian aid flotilla carrying activists — including South Korean activist Kim Dong-hyun — was intercepted by Israeli forces while attempting to reach Gaza on the afternoon of May 18.

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.

Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotilla

The Foreign Ministry clarified that videos showing soldiers firing shots at the boats were "non-lethal means" employed towards the vessels, adding that no protesters were injured in the incident.

Israeli soldiers are seen on a vessel bearing symbols of the Global Sumud Flotilla, with a cargo ship behind it, as seen from Ashdod, southern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Gaza flotilla leader linked to Hamas, PFLP leaders sanctioned by US Treasury

The former activist has gained prominence as a leader of the Gaza flotilla movement with the GSF. He participated in the recent flotilla, only to be intercepted by the Israeli Navy on April 29.

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members Susan Abdallah, Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri, Suemeyra Akdeniz Ordu, Maimon Herawati, Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek, Eva Saldana, Greenpeace Spain; Maria Serra, GSF Catalunya and Oscar Camps, Open Arms attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla pr

Last Gaza flotilla vessels intercepted by Israel Navy, land convoy faces Libyan forces

On Instagram, the GSF claimed that shots were fired by Israeli naval commandos, but no one was reported wounded. N12 reported that the fire was from warning shots, using rubber bullets

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

Jewish, Arab Israeli activists launch 'Hasbara' flotilla opposing Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla

“We did our own flotilla,” said Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad. "We send a clear message to all the ‘terror flotilla’ activists. You are not welcome here."

Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad on board one of the vessels of the Israeli 'Hasbara' flotilla. May 17, 2026.

Israeli Navy seizes Gaza-bound flotilla as commandos board boats at sea

Israeli Navy commandos board Gaza-bound flotilla, seize vessels and detain activists, while Foreign Ministry links convoy to Hamas, Trump peace plan.

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.