Another residential high-rise in Gaza City reportedly intentionally destroyed by Israel.
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"‘What happened showed the world what we’re dealing with:’ Global Sumud Flotilla will still sail to Gaza after drone strikes activist vessel"
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/09/09/news/u/what-happened-showed-the-world-what-were-dealing-with-global-sumud-flotilla-will-still-sail-to-gaza-after-drone-strikes-activist-vessel/
Includes further details as well as statements from the press conference earlier today.Global Sumud Flotilla, ~25 minutes ago:
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A drone strike hit one of our lead boats last night, but every crew member is safe. In this video, we analyze the events as they happened: compiling CCTV footage and declarations from witnesses and organizers throughout the night.We will not be deterred. We will not be stopped. Together, we will sail to Gaza and break the siege.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, ~25 minutes ago:
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A drone strike hit one of our lead boats last night, but every crew member is safe. In this video, we analyze the events as they happened: compiling CCTV footage and declarations from witnesses and organizers throughout the night.We will not be deterred. We will not be stopped. Together, we will sail to Gaza and break the siege.
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ALERTAnother boat has been hit in a suspected drone attack. No injuries reported. Updates to follow soon.
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Global Sumud Flotilla 1 minute ago:
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ALERTAnother boat has been hit in a suspected drone attack. No injuries reported. Updates to follow soon.
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"The moment the Alma boat was struck. Updates to follow" -
Global Sumud Flotilla, now:
"The moment the Alma boat was struck. Updates to follow"A previous statement issued by the Global Sumud Flotilla at this point in my thread was removed, so I deleted the corresponding toot.
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A previous statement issued by the Global Sumud Flotilla at this point in my thread was removed, so I deleted the corresponding toot.
I do not know why.Global Sumud Flotilla now (basically same statements as moments ago):
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Press Statement – September 9, 2025
For Immediate ReleaseThe Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirms that on September 9, another boat in our fleet - the “Alma” - was attacked by a drone as it was docked in Tunisian waters. The boat, sailing under the British flag, sustained fire damage on its top deck. The fire has since been extinguished, and all passengers and crew are safe. An investigation is currently underway and when more information is available it will be released immediately.
This marks the second such attack in two days. These repeat attacks come during intensified Israeli aggression on Palestinians in Gaza, and are an orchestrated attempt to distract and derail our mission. The Global Sumud Flotilla continues undeterred. Our peaceful voyage to break Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza and stand in unwavering solidarity with its people presses forward with determination and resolve.
For updates, please follow our official channels.
─────I add, the official channels are at: https://linktr.ee/globalsumudflotilla
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Global Sumud Flotilla now (basically same statements as moments ago):
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Press Statement – September 9, 2025
For Immediate ReleaseThe Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirms that on September 9, another boat in our fleet - the “Alma” - was attacked by a drone as it was docked in Tunisian waters. The boat, sailing under the British flag, sustained fire damage on its top deck. The fire has since been extinguished, and all passengers and crew are safe. An investigation is currently underway and when more information is available it will be released immediately.
This marks the second such attack in two days. These repeat attacks come during intensified Israeli aggression on Palestinians in Gaza, and are an orchestrated attempt to distract and derail our mission. The Global Sumud Flotilla continues undeterred. Our peaceful voyage to break Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza and stand in unwavering solidarity with its people presses forward with determination and resolve.
For updates, please follow our official channels.
─────I add, the official channels are at: https://linktr.ee/globalsumudflotilla
Greta Thunberg has left the Global Sumud Flotilla's Steering Committe, reports Omni (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_(website)) citing Il Manifesto,
while the civilian humanitarian aid flotilla is currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine.They go on to report that (in my translation)
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According to the [news]paper she is of the opinion that the organization's communications focus too much on their own internal matters, and too little on what she calls the genocide in Gaza.”We all have a function: Mine will not be in the Steering Committe, buy as an organizer and participant”, she says in a statement.
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Greta Thunberg has left the Global Sumud Flotilla's Steering Committe, reports Omni (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_(website)) citing Il Manifesto,
while the civilian humanitarian aid flotilla is currently en route to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine.They go on to report that (in my translation)
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According to the [news]paper she is of the opinion that the organization's communications focus too much on their own internal matters, and too little on what she calls the genocide in Gaza.”We all have a function: Mine will not be in the Steering Committe, buy as an organizer and participant”, she says in a statement.
─────"Global Sumud Flotilla targeted by drones amid Israeli smear campaign"
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/09/24/news/u/global-sumud-flotilla-targeted-by-drones-amid-israeli-smear-campaign/
"Activists say Gaza aid flotilla attacked by 'multiple drones'"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/israelgazawar/880228/activists-say-gaza-aid-flotilla-attacked-by-39multiple-drones39/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
"Explosions and drones targeting Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/24/explosions-and-multiple-drones-targeting-gaza-aid-flotilla-boats-activists-say
"Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after drone attack"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/italy-sends-navy-ship-help-gaza-aid-flotilla-after-drone-attack-2025-09-24/
"UN demands probe into Gaza aid flotilla 'attacks'"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/world-news/880288/un-demands-probe-into-gaza-aid-flotilla-39attacks39/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss -
"Global Sumud Flotilla targeted by drones amid Israeli smear campaign"
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/09/24/news/u/global-sumud-flotilla-targeted-by-drones-amid-israeli-smear-campaign/
"Activists say Gaza aid flotilla attacked by 'multiple drones'"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/israelgazawar/880228/activists-say-gaza-aid-flotilla-attacked-by-39multiple-drones39/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
"Explosions and drones targeting Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/24/explosions-and-multiple-drones-targeting-gaza-aid-flotilla-boats-activists-say
"Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after drone attack"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/italy-sends-navy-ship-help-gaza-aid-flotilla-after-drone-attack-2025-09-24/
"UN demands probe into Gaza aid flotilla 'attacks'"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/world-news/880288/un-demands-probe-into-gaza-aid-flotilla-39attacks39/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=RssItaly's PM said regarding the Global Sumud Flotilla to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine that "There is no need to risk one's own safety, it is not necessary to go to a war zone to deliver aid to Gaza, which the Italian government and the competent authorities could have delivered in a few hours".
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/israelgazawar/880348/gaza-aid-flotilla-a-39dangerous-irresponsible39-initiative-italy-pm/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
Uhuuh..? But you haven't and you aren't, so all you actually say is that you could have but chose not to, thereby also demonstrating that it is in fact needed due to your inaction. -
Italy's PM said regarding the Global Sumud Flotilla to break Israel's illegal siege against the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip of Palestine that "There is no need to risk one's own safety, it is not necessary to go to a war zone to deliver aid to Gaza, which the Italian government and the competent authorities could have delivered in a few hours".
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/israelgazawar/880348/gaza-aid-flotilla-a-39dangerous-irresponsible39-initiative-italy-pm/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
Uhuuh..? But you haven't and you aren't, so all you actually say is that you could have but chose not to, thereby also demonstrating that it is in fact needed due to your inaction.Now also 'Spain's PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla
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"Tomorrow we will dispatch a naval vessel from Cartagena with all necessary resources in case it was necessary to assist the flotilla and carry out a rescue operation."'
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/spains-pm-says-he-will-send-warship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla-2025-09-24/You know... the point of the Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, Ship to Gaza, etc was never the flotilla events themselves, but to end the illegal siege, which you ruling politicians could quite easily have ended any time during the past decades.
You don't have to put these civilian heroes in the position of moral imperative so that they take your responsibility to e.g. act to end and prevent genocide.
You can just actually do the jobs you have taken upon yourselves instead, which would achieve the flotillas' actual goal – not the delivery of one shipment of aid, but to end the siege itself.
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Now also 'Spain's PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla
[...]
"Tomorrow we will dispatch a naval vessel from Cartagena with all necessary resources in case it was necessary to assist the flotilla and carry out a rescue operation."'
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/spains-pm-says-he-will-send-warship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla-2025-09-24/You know... the point of the Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, Ship to Gaza, etc was never the flotilla events themselves, but to end the illegal siege, which you ruling politicians could quite easily have ended any time during the past decades.
You don't have to put these civilian heroes in the position of moral imperative so that they take your responsibility to e.g. act to end and prevent genocide.
You can just actually do the jobs you have taken upon yourselves instead, which would achieve the flotillas' actual goal – not the delivery of one shipment of aid, but to end the siege itself.
Do it now.Global Sumud Flotilla now:
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After two days in Greek waters for repairs and provisioning, the Global Sumud Flotilla sails once more. With the Greek ships alongside us, we are complete and moving together toward Gaza.
Brothers and sisters in Gaza, we sail with hope in our hearts.
Your resilience is our compass, your struggle is our struggle.
Together, we will break the silence of the siege.
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Global Sumud Flotilla now:
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After two days in Greek waters for repairs and provisioning, the Global Sumud Flotilla sails once more. With the Greek ships alongside us, we are complete and moving together toward Gaza.
Brothers and sisters in Gaza, we sail with hope in our hearts.
Your resilience is our compass, your struggle is our struggle.
Together, we will break the silence of the siege.
─────The Global Sumud Flotilla has now started 24/7 livestreaming on their website:
https://globalsumudflotilla.org/live/
The more people are constantly watching,
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The Global Sumud Flotilla has now started 24/7 livestreaming on their website:
https://globalsumudflotilla.org/live/
The more people are constantly watching,
the more protected they are against being bombed and/or abducted.Global Sumud Flotilla, ~20 minutes ago:
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Tracker Update!As we get closer to Gaza and to the 'high risk' zone, we will be updating you regularly so you can be on high alert with us.
Witness is protection.
We need your eyes on the Flotilla and your pressure on international institutions to keep everyone safe and to help us achieve our goal of breaking the siege and opening a humanitarian corridor.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, ~20 minutes ago:
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Tracker Update!As we get closer to Gaza and to the 'high risk' zone, we will be updating you regularly so you can be on high alert with us.
Witness is protection.
We need your eyes on the Flotilla and your pressure on international institutions to keep everyone safe and to help us achieve our goal of breaking the siege and opening a humanitarian corridor.
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Authorities arrested at least three members of the Egyptian Sumud Flotilla on Monday evening, the flotilla’s media spokesperson, Hossam Mahmoud, told Mada Masr.
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Authorities in Egypt have conducted over 150 arrests targeting people demonstrating, organizing or even donating to support Palestinians since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza in 2023, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.
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https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/09/30/news/u/authorities-arrest-3-egyptian-sumud-flotilla-members/ -
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Authorities arrested at least three members of the Egyptian Sumud Flotilla on Monday evening, the flotilla’s media spokesperson, Hossam Mahmoud, told Mada Masr.
[...]
Authorities in Egypt have conducted over 150 arrests targeting people demonstrating, organizing or even donating to support Palestinians since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza in 2023, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.
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https://www.madamasr.com/en/2025/09/30/news/u/authorities-arrest-3-egyptian-sumud-flotilla-members/"While world leaders dither over a Gaza peace plan, I’m sailing with supplies, hoping to break Israel’s blockade"
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/30/flotilla-gaza-sailing-israel-gaza-blockade
Naoise Dolan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoise_Dolan -
"While world leaders dither over a Gaza peace plan, I’m sailing with supplies, hoping to break Israel’s blockade"
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/30/flotilla-gaza-sailing-israel-gaza-blockade
Naoise Dolan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoise_DolanGlobal Sumud Flotilla now:
"STATEMENT ON ITALIAN NAVAL FRIGATE ATTEMPTING TO UNDERMINE THE GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA" -
Global Sumud Flotilla now:
"STATEMENT ON ITALIAN NAVAL FRIGATE ATTEMPTING TO UNDERMINE THE GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA"Also Reuters on the sabotage by Meloni-ruled Italy's navy:
"Italy warns Gaza aid flotilla of naval call before critical zone"
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-warns-gaza-aid-flotilla-naval-call-before-critical-zone-2025-09-30/ -
Also Reuters on the sabotage by Meloni-ruled Italy's navy:
"Italy warns Gaza aid flotilla of naval call before critical zone"
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-warns-gaza-aid-flotilla-naval-call-before-critical-zone-2025-09-30/Global Sumud Flotilla:
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Stay alert!!We are on a high-alert as our Flotilla reaches 10 nautical miles from the high risk zone.
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Global Sumud Flotilla:
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Stay alert!!We are on a high-alert as our Flotilla reaches 10 nautical miles from the high risk zone.
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OCTOBER 1ST - 05:30 GMT+3Unidentified vessels approached a number of boats in the Flotilla, some with their lights off. Participants applied security protocols in preparation for an interception. The vessels have now left the Flotilla.
We continue to sail to Gaza approaching the 120 nautical mile mark, near the area where previous flotillas have been intercepted and/or attacked.
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Global Sumud Flotilla, ~30 minutes ago:
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UPDATE
OCTOBER 1ST - 05:30 GMT+3Unidentified vessels approached a number of boats in the Flotilla, some with their lights off. Participants applied security protocols in preparation for an interception. The vessels have now left the Flotilla.
We continue to sail to Gaza approaching the 120 nautical mile mark, near the area where previous flotillas have been intercepted and/or attacked.
─────'Gaza aid [Global Sumud Flotilla] says its lead boats were circled by an Israeli military vessel [...] “damaging our communications system” on Wednesday morning'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/01/israel-gaza-offensive-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-live-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68dce8cc8f086d1d429a602e#block-68dce8cc8f086d1d429a602e -
'Gaza aid [Global Sumud Flotilla] says its lead boats were circled by an Israeli military vessel [...] “damaging our communications system” on Wednesday morning'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/01/israel-gaza-offensive-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-live-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68dce8cc8f086d1d429a602e#block-68dce8cc8f086d1d429a602eGlobal Sumud Flotilla:
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We’ve detected 20+ unidentified vessels on our radar, just 3 nautical miles ahead of our fleet.This may signal a potential naval blockade. But let it be clear: we will not be intimidated by threats, harassment, or efforts to protect Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza.
Updates will follow
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