Global activist flotilla sails for Gaza

A 65-boat activist flotilla has departed Sicily aiming to break the maritime siege and deliver aid to Gaza.

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:09 UTC

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The 'Global Al-Sumud (Resilience) Flotilla' has launched its 'Spring 2026 Mission' from Sicily, Italy, heading towards the Gaza Strip. The convoy now consists of 65 boats after Italian activists joined in the port of Augusta, and it is accompanied by a vessel from Greenpeace. Activists from Turkey, Italy, Germany, and other countries stated they are taking direct action due to government inaction, aiming to personally deliver humanitarian aid and challenge the blockade.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-09313cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:09 UTC · first reported 1d ago