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Global Sumud Flotilla
‘We Will Sail Again’ – Global Sumud Flotilla Announces Renewed Gaza Voyage
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Activists announce major April flotilla from Spain to Gaza, reviving maritime challenge to Israel’s blockade and genocide in Gaza. Key Developments The Global Sumud Flotilla will depart from Spain on […]
Barcelona Departure Set: Global Sumud Flotilla Plans Sea, Land Convoys to Challenge Gaza Blockade
By Palestine Chronicle Staff International activists announced a March 29 sea and land convoy campaign aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza through mass civilian participation. The Global Sumud Flotilla will launch a new […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Plans Expanded Gaza Mission as Aid Remains Blocked
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it will relaunch a larger Gaza-bound aid mission in the spring, citing continued ceasefire violations, limited humanitarian access, and worsening conditions in the besieged enclave. The Global Sumud Flotilla plans […]
As Global Public Pressure Mounts on Israel, Barcelona Leads the Way
By John McAulay Throughout the two years of genocide in Gaza, Barcelona’s political and social support for the Palestinian struggle and its criticism of Israel’s actions have only strengthened. Barcelona Airport was struck by a […]
Israel ‘a Collapsing Entity’ – Mandla Mandela Says Flotilla Activists ‘Unshaken’
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Mandela and five other South African activists arrived home on Wednesday to a hero’s welcome from a crowd chanting ‘Free Palestine!’ South African activist Mandla Mandela, who […]
‘We Cannot Take Eyes’ off Gaza: Thunberg Condemns Complicity in Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This genocide and other genocides are being enabled and fuelled by our own government, our institutions, our media, and companies.” Freed Gaza flotilla activist Greta Thunberg has urged the world […]
Spain Hints at Filing ICC Complaint over Israel’s Treatment of Flotilla Activists
Twenty-nine activists arrived in the Spanish capital on Sunday, with some reporting that they had been subjected to “physical and psychological abuse” in Israel. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska hinted on Monday that legal action […]
‘Dragged, Beaten, Humiliated’: Report Reveals Greta Thunberg’s Treatment in Israeli Custody
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Newly revealed Swedish diplomatic correspondence shows Greta Thunberg reported harsh treatment, deprivation, and humiliation while detained by Israel after joining the Gaza aid flotilla. The environmental activist Greta Thunberg has […]
Netanyahu Authorized Attacks on Gaza-Bound Aid Ships off Tunisia, CBS Reveals
By Palestine Chronicle Staff CBS reported that Netanyahu approved Israeli drone strikes on Gaza-bound aid ships off Tunisia, as Israeli forces later seized the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters and detained over 400 […]
Israel Holds Deportation Hearings for Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hundreds of activists from 47 countries participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian aid mission to Gaza were abducted in international waters by Israeli forces late on Wednesday into Thursday. […]
‘International Crime’: World Leaders Condemn Israel’s Attack on Gaza Flotilla
By Palestine Chronicle Staff World leaders from South Africa to Spain, Colombia, Turkiye and beyond have condemned Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it piracy, terrorism, and a grave violation of international […]
Flotilla Ship Enters Gaza Waters before Signal Lost, Israel Detains 223
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In an unprecedented development, a flotilla ship neared Gaza’s coast while Israel launched a sweeping naval operation, arresting hundreds of activists and redirecting seized vessels to Ashdod. For the first […]
Aid Flotilla Intercepted: Protests Spread Across Europe, Italian Unions Call Strike
Protests erupted across Europe and Italian unions declared a nationwide strike after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. Protests erupted across Europe late on Wednesday after Israeli forces intercepted the Global […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted: Israeli Forces Board Aid Ships Bound for Gaza
Israeli naval forces intercepted and seized ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, as activists vowed to continue their humanitarian mission despite threats and international pressure. Israeli forces arrested on Wednesday night […]
Contact Restored with Global Sumud Flotilla after Israeli Interference
Following a brief break in communication, contact has been restored with the lead ship, while activists threw their phones into the sea according to protocol. Contact has been restored with the participants on the “Alma” […]
Gaza Flotilla Urges Global Pressure for Safe Passage as it Approaches High-Risk Zone
Amnesty International issued a statement urging protection for the flotilla as it approached Gaza’s shores, voicing concern over Israeli threats. The Global Sumud Flotilla mission is calling on people around the world to pressure their […]
‘Global Vigilance’ Urged: Gaza Flotilla Two Days Away from High-Risk Zone
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The mission’s organizers have called on global vigilance as the flotilla reaches the high-risk zone, saying this is when the world’s solidarity is most needed. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), […]
Gaza Flotilla Activists Call for Pressure on Israel over Threats to Mission
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “These acts are acts of desperation, not unlike what we witnessed during the last decade of apartheid South Africa.” Mandla Mandela The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists […]
Spain and Italy Send Naval Vessels to Support Global Sumud Flotilla
Spain and Italy have deployed naval ships to support the Global Sumud Flotilla as it challenges Israel’s blockade of Gaza, following drone harassment and threats of interception. Spain and Italy have both deployed naval vessels […]
Italian MPs Occupy Parliament over Gaza Genocide and Flotilla Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Italian MPs occupied parliament on Wednesday, demanding accountability for Israel’s attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the genocide in Gaza. A group of MPs occupied the Italian parliament on […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Comes under Drone Attacks en Route to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian workers and activists from 44 countries, came under drone attack in the Mediterranean as it attempted to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, drawing international concern and warnings of war […]
Spain Reaffirms Full Diplomatic Protection for Gaza Flotilla Participants
The minister’s remarks followed a joint statement led by Spain and co-signed by 16 other countries, which voiced concern for the safety of the flotilla. Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has reaffirmed Madrid’s full […]
Floodgate Podcast: Five Takeaways from Chris Smalls on Labor, Palestine, and Resistance
By Romana Rubeo In an exclusive FloodGate interview, Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls shares why he joined the Handala boat, linking the fight of US workers with Palestinian liberation. Amazon Labor Union president […]
Arab Lawyers Representative Calls for UN Protection of Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Benkadi and other participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla stress the UN’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the humanitarian convoy, as it sails toward Gaza with unprecedented international support. Abdelhaq Benkadi, representative of the […]
