Why it matters:
Gaza has been under a devastating war and a complete blockade by land, sea, and air for nearly two years; the delivery of humanitarian aid faces serious obstacles and any action against these shipments would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Details:
• The “Global Sumud Flotilla” naval convoy includes more than 40 civilian ships and about 500 people, including members of parliament, lawyers and social activists.
• Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg is also among the participants.
• The vessels in this convoy aim to deliver medicine and food to Gaza and break the naval blockade.
• Israeli regime has imposed a naval blockade since 2007
Background:
In 2010, Israeli regime forces attacked a naval convoy, killing nine activists. More recently, in 2025, the Maudlen and Handala flotillas were also seized by the Israeli Navy.
The big picture:
The incident is part of a long-running Israeli regime crackdown on international efforts to provide direct aid to Gaza, a move that will have wide-ranging international and public repercussions.
Go deeper:
Sumud Flotilla to Reach Gaza Tomorrow: Activists
M.Derakhshandeh - ahmad shirzadian
