The Global Sumud Flotilla has left Menorca and is sailing toward Tunisia. The mission’s goal is to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza, deliver aid, and raise awareness about the suffering of Palestinians.
Most boats are heading to Tunis, while some ships in Barcelona are being repaired after a storm and will rejoin soon. Safety checks are being done before the next part of the journey. On September 7, dozens more vessels from Sicily and Tunis will join, making what organizers call a “powerful, united action” against the blockade.
The flotilla has wide international support. Over 100 lawmakers and officials signed a letter calling for a safe humanitarian corridor to Gaza. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the mission follows international law. Dockworkers in Genoa promised to block shipments to Israel if the flotilla is attacked. Colombian President Gustavo Petro also sent solidarity, praising the participants’ courage.
Organizers called on the UN and global community to guarantee the flotilla’s safety and end Israel’s siege of Gaza, which they describe as part of an “ongoing genocide.”
They stressed that the mission is independent, funded by families and communities—not governments or corporations. The coalition includes doctors, lawyers, activists, artists, and ordinary people united by one belief: Palestinians deserve dignity, freedom, and humanity.
Friday marked the 700th day of the war on Gaza, with over 64,200 Palestinians killed. The enclave is facing famine and massive destruction.
-Peace News Desk