Today an "Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’"
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Today an "Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’"
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/31/aid-flotilla-with-greta-thunberg-set-to-sail-for-gaza-to-break-siege
It's the Global Sumud Flotilla: https://globalsumudflotilla.orgSimilar to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition before (end of my thread for their latest attempt: https://todon.eu/@b9AcE/114948366213791331)
Here's an introductory video from a couple of weeks ago:
The Global Sumud [=resilience] Flotilla, which is sails with civilian ships in a few hours to break Israel's illegal siege against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip in Palestine, will hold its last press conference before departure soon here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/MMzTxf8s8isThen the departure will be livestreamed here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/x6YXHAfqlqY -
The Global Sumud [=resilience] Flotilla, which is sails with civilian ships in a few hours to break Israel's illegal siege against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip in Palestine, will hold its last press conference before departure soon here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/MMzTxf8s8isThen the departure will be livestreamed here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/x6YXHAfqlqY"‘We agreed we have to unite:’ Largest ever flotilla sets sail to break Israel’s siege on Gaza"
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/08/31/news/u/we-agreed-we-have-to-unite-largest-flotilla-yet-sets-sail-to-break-israels-siege-on-gaza/
"Greta Thunberg joins flotilla heading for Gaza with aid"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/greta-thunberg-joins-flotilla-heading-gaza-with-aid-2025-08-31/ -
"‘We agreed we have to unite:’ Largest ever flotilla sets sail to break Israel’s siege on Gaza"
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/08/31/news/u/we-agreed-we-have-to-unite-largest-flotilla-yet-sets-sail-to-break-israels-siege-on-gaza/
"Greta Thunberg joins flotilla heading for Gaza with aid"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/greta-thunberg-joins-flotilla-heading-gaza-with-aid-2025-08-31/A brief explainer video from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is since earlier today en route with many civilian ships to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
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A brief explainer video from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is since earlier today en route with many civilian ships to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
Global Sumud Flotilla, now:
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A few months ago, on an Instagram livestream from aboard the Madleen, Bisan sowed the seeds for this mission, which has now become reality.Thank you [Bisan Owda] for planting an idea so powerful it could not be contained. The Global Sumud Flotilla is living proof that Palestinian steadfastness, Sumud, is not only unbreakable, but liberating us all.
We will not stop until the siege is broken and Palestine is free.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, now:
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A few months ago, on an Instagram livestream from aboard the Madleen, Bisan sowed the seeds for this mission, which has now become reality.Thank you [Bisan Owda] for planting an idea so powerful it could not be contained. The Global Sumud Flotilla is living proof that Palestinian steadfastness, Sumud, is not only unbreakable, but liberating us all.
We will not stop until the siege is broken and Palestine is free.
─────The plan against the human rights activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is a completely legal humanitarian aid convoy with civilian ships to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine,
is according to a plan by far-right National "Security" Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pending approval by the main genocide culprit PM Netanyahu to imprison them in facilities for terrorists for several weeks as a supposed "deterrent" against future morally imperative actions, as well as to steal their reportedly >50 ships and boats to make them "police assets" of Israel,
according to a report today by Israel Hayom which I won't link to because they are disgusting. -
The plan against the human rights activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is a completely legal humanitarian aid convoy with civilian ships to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine,
is according to a plan by far-right National "Security" Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pending approval by the main genocide culprit PM Netanyahu to imprison them in facilities for terrorists for several weeks as a supposed "deterrent" against future morally imperative actions, as well as to steal their reportedly >50 ships and boats to make them "police assets" of Israel,
according to a report today by Israel Hayom which I won't link to because they are disgusting.Global Sumud Flotilla statement this morning:
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GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA MISSION DEPARTURE DELAYED TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY AMID STRONG MEDITERRANEAN WINDSSeptember 1st, 2025
Due to unsafe weather conditions, we conducted a sea trial and then returned to port to allow the storm to pass. This meant delaying our departure to avoid risking complications with the smaller boats. Facing over 30 knot winds and the unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean, we made this decision to prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants and to safeguard the success of our mission.
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Global Sumud Flotilla statement this morning:
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GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA MISSION DEPARTURE DELAYED TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY AMID STRONG MEDITERRANEAN WINDSSeptember 1st, 2025
Due to unsafe weather conditions, we conducted a sea trial and then returned to port to allow the storm to pass. This meant delaying our departure to avoid risking complications with the smaller boats. Facing over 30 knot winds and the unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean, we made this decision to prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants and to safeguard the success of our mission.
─────"Ten Finnish citizens have joined Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on the Global Sumud flotilla of boats, which aims to bring aid to the Gaza region as well as break Israel's naval blockade of the enclave"
Public Service broadcaster of Finland: https://yle.fi/a/74-20180456?origin=rssNote however that their current title for the article is incorrect.
They titled the article "Ten Finns join Greta Thunberg's aid flotilla to Gaza", but it is not Greta's flotilla, it's its own organization out of which Greta is one of the Steering Committee members (https://globalsumudflotilla.org/about/). -
"Ten Finnish citizens have joined Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on the Global Sumud flotilla of boats, which aims to bring aid to the Gaza region as well as break Israel's naval blockade of the enclave"
Public Service broadcaster of Finland: https://yle.fi/a/74-20180456?origin=rssNote however that their current title for the article is incorrect.
They titled the article "Ten Finns join Greta Thunberg's aid flotilla to Gaza", but it is not Greta's flotilla, it's its own organization out of which Greta is one of the Steering Committee members (https://globalsumudflotilla.org/about/)."Aid flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona [again] after stormy weather turnaround"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/aid-flotilla-gaza-departs-barcelona-after-stormy-weather-turnaround-2025-09-01/ -
"Aid flotilla for Gaza departs Barcelona [again] after stormy weather turnaround"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/aid-flotilla-gaza-departs-barcelona-after-stormy-weather-turnaround-2025-09-01/Global Sumud Flotilla, about 10 minutes ago:
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STATEMENT ON LAST NIGHT’S WEATHER CONDITIONSSeptember 2nd, 2025
Due to extreme weather conditions last night, five of our smaller vessels turned back for
safety reasons. We are relieved to confirm that everyone is safe and accounted for, and
the mission continues.When small civilian vessels must do the work that governments have failed to do,
sailing to break the siege and end the genocide, challenges like these are common. If
even one of the complicit governments sent their far more capable ships to Gaza, these
obstacles would not fall on ordinary people.We remain steadfast in our commitment to reach Gaza, to join with ships departing
from Tunis, Greece, and Italy, and to stand united in breaking Israel’s illegal siege with a
humanitarian and nonviolent mission.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, about 10 minutes ago:
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STATEMENT ON LAST NIGHT’S WEATHER CONDITIONSSeptember 2nd, 2025
Due to extreme weather conditions last night, five of our smaller vessels turned back for
safety reasons. We are relieved to confirm that everyone is safe and accounted for, and
the mission continues.When small civilian vessels must do the work that governments have failed to do,
sailing to break the siege and end the genocide, challenges like these are common. If
even one of the complicit governments sent their far more capable ships to Gaza, these
obstacles would not fall on ordinary people.We remain steadfast in our commitment to reach Gaza, to join with ships departing
from Tunis, Greece, and Italy, and to stand united in breaking Israel’s illegal siege with a
humanitarian and nonviolent mission.
─────More from the Global Sumud Flotilla of ~50 civilian ships and boats with humanitarian aid currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People on the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
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Over the weekend, thousands of people across the world took to the streets to support the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the liberation of Palestine.These boats carry more than aid and people on them. They carry the spirit of a global movement outraged by what we see in Palestine and determined to act.
Mobilizations will continue as the flotilla sets sail towards Gaza. Stay tuned to be part of this collective effort for liberation.
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More from the Global Sumud Flotilla of ~50 civilian ships and boats with humanitarian aid currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People on the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
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Over the weekend, thousands of people across the world took to the streets to support the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the liberation of Palestine.These boats carry more than aid and people on them. They carry the spirit of a global movement outraged by what we see in Palestine and determined to act.
Mobilizations will continue as the flotilla sets sail towards Gaza. Stay tuned to be part of this collective effort for liberation.
─────New video statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla, released just now:
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Thiago shares an update after a stormy first night at sea.Despite challenges, our mission moves forward with urgency, carrying aid and the call from Palestinians to break the siege.
But the flotilla does not sail alone. Its success depends on the global movement: on people everywhere taking to the streets, raising their voices, and refusing complicity in the genocide of Gaza.
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New video statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla, released just now:
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Thiago shares an update after a stormy first night at sea.Despite challenges, our mission moves forward with urgency, carrying aid and the call from Palestinians to break the siege.
But the flotilla does not sail alone. Its success depends on the global movement: on people everywhere taking to the streets, raising their voices, and refusing complicity in the genocide of Gaza.
─────Billy Bragg released a new song for Palestine in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla "in a bid to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axjhKB96to
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/02/billy-bragg-releases-song-hundred-year-hunger-in-support-of-palestine-and-aid-flotilla-greta-thunberg-gaza -
Billy Bragg released a new song for Palestine in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla "in a bid to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axjhKB96to
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/02/billy-bragg-releases-song-hundred-year-hunger-in-support-of-palestine-and-aid-flotilla-greta-thunberg-gazaNew from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
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Joint Statement: A Call for Humanitarian Access to Gaza and an End to Genocide was signed by over 100 current and former elected officials from around the world, including members of parliament, senators, mayors, councilors, and deputies. Together, they call for the opening of a humanitarian corridor, protection of the Global Sumud Flotilla, and decisive international action to uphold humanitarian law and Palestinian rights.
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New from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
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Joint Statement: A Call for Humanitarian Access to Gaza and an End to Genocide was signed by over 100 current and former elected officials from around the world, including members of parliament, senators, mayors, councilors, and deputies. Together, they call for the opening of a humanitarian corridor, protection of the Global Sumud Flotilla, and decisive international action to uphold humanitarian law and Palestinian rights.
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On board the Global Sumud Flotilla (civilian ships and boats currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the People of Palestine) is among others the currently active Member of Parliament of Sweden Lorena Delgado Varas, independent socialist.
Imagine -Bernie, on the boat.
Here's a newly released video with Lorena, from Public Service TV of Sweden.
I translated their subtitles for you. -
On board the Global Sumud Flotilla (civilian ships and boats currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the People of Palestine) is among others the currently active Member of Parliament of Sweden Lorena Delgado Varas, independent socialist.
Imagine -Bernie, on the boat.
Here's a newly released video with Lorena, from Public Service TV of Sweden.
I translated their subtitles for you.Global Sumud Flotilla, 2 minutes ago:
"The first drones started approaching us right above our vessels. We are safe and believe they are surveillance drones." -
Global Sumud Flotilla, 2 minutes ago:
"The first drones started approaching us right above our vessels. We are safe and believe they are surveillance drones."The Global Sumud Flotilla:
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September 2, 2025We made a technical stop in Menorca for safety checks after the heavy storms. Crews are taking the necessary steps to ensure everyone’s well-being and the success of the mission as we continue toward Gaza.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla:
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September 2, 2025We made a technical stop in Menorca for safety checks after the heavy storms. Crews are taking the necessary steps to ensure everyone’s well-being and the success of the mission as we continue toward Gaza.
─────Public greetings from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to the Global Sumud Flotilla, just now:
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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition salutes the Global Sumud Flotilla's launch. All of these boats sail in defiance of the zionist entity's illegal blockade, occupation and genocide of the Palestinian people of Gaza.May the flotillas sail safely, with all solidarity it can carry. Free Palestine!
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Public greetings from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to the Global Sumud Flotilla, just now:
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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition salutes the Global Sumud Flotilla's launch. All of these boats sail in defiance of the zionist entity's illegal blockade, occupation and genocide of the Palestinian people of Gaza.May the flotillas sail safely, with all solidarity it can carry. Free Palestine!
─────"Tunisia activists prepare to join [Global Sumud] Flotilla heading for Gaza"
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"Tunisia activists prepare to join [Global Sumud] Flotilla heading for Gaza"
Reuters video:New from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBEN-GVIR PLANS TO DESIGNATE GLOBAL
SUMUD FLOTILLA ACTIVISTS AS “TERRORISTS”In a matter of days, the Global Sumud Flotilla will reach the shores of Tunisia, where we will be joined by additional vessels before continuing our journey to Gaza’s shores, carrying life-saving humanitarian aid. We will not be deterred by the baseless threats of Israeli officials. Our mission is humanitarian, lawful, and unstoppable.
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New from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBEN-GVIR PLANS TO DESIGNATE GLOBAL
SUMUD FLOTILLA ACTIVISTS AS “TERRORISTS”In a matter of days, the Global Sumud Flotilla will reach the shores of Tunisia, where we will be joined by additional vessels before continuing our journey to Gaza’s shores, carrying life-saving humanitarian aid. We will not be deterred by the baseless threats of Israeli officials. Our mission is humanitarian, lawful, and unstoppable.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, 6 minutes ago:
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From Menorca to Tunis and Catania, the Global Sumud Flotilla is pressing forward. Despite storms, repairs, and threats from Israeli officials, our commitment to reaching Gaza with humanitarian aid is unshaken.On September 7, dozens more boats will join our fleet from Tunis and Sicily, united to break Israel’s illegal siege of Gaza.
We call on the international community to guarantee safe passage, protect participants, and uphold Palestinian’s right to life, freedom, and dignity.
All eyes on Gaza. And free Palestine.
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