Global Sumud Flotilla

  • Greta Thunberg Claims Mistreatment During Israeli Detention After Gaza Aid Flotilla Attempt

    Greta Thunberg Claims Mistreatment During Israeli Detention After Gaza Aid Flotilla Attempt

    Oct 08, 2025 07:44 am CST

    Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has alleged mistreatment during her detention by Israeli authorities following her participation in a Gaza aid flotilla. Thunberg, who was among 478 detainees, claimed they were denied clean water and medical necessities while emphasizing that her experience pales in comparison to daily conditions in Gaza. Israeli authorities have denied all mistreatment allegations, while the Swedish government says it provided consular support despite warning against travel to the region.

  • Trump Labels Greta Thunberg as Having "Anger Management Problem" Following Her Gaza Flotilla Deportation

    Trump Labels Greta Thunberg as Having "Anger Management Problem" Following Her Gaza Flotilla Deportation

    Oct 07, 2025 02:03 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump criticized climate activist Greta Thunberg following her deportation from Israel after participating in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Trump described her as having "an anger management problem" and suggested she seek medical attention, while peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel are set to begin in Egypt with US mediation.

  • Greta Thunberg and 160 Gaza Aid Activists Deported to Greece Following Flotilla Interception

    Greta Thunberg and 160 Gaza Aid Activists Deported to Greece Following Flotilla Interception

    Oct 07, 2025 05:22 am CST

    Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and 160 fellow campaigners arrived in Greece after being expelled from Israel for attempting to break the Gaza blockade with humanitarian aid. Activists reported mistreatment during detention, while Israel denies these claims and maintains that the flotilla violated prohibited waters with minimal aid onboard.

  • Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla and Begins Deportation of Hundreds of International Activists

    Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla and Begins Deportation of Hundreds of International Activists

    Oct 04, 2025 01:26 am CST

    Israel has deported the first four of over 470 activists detained after intercepting a 42-vessel humanitarian flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying prominent figures including Greta Thunberg, was stopped by Israeli naval forces approximately 42 nautical miles from Gaza, sparking worldwide protests and raising concerns about press freedom after more than 20 journalists were among those detained.

  • Global Protests Erupt Following Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla: Demonstrators Demand Sanctions

    Global Protests Erupt Following Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla: Demonstrators Demand Sanctions

    Oct 03, 2025 08:00 am CST

    Worldwide demonstrations have erupted in response to Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. From Europe to Australia, thousands of protesters gathered in major cities demanding sanctions against Israel and the release of activists, including politicians and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The flotilla, which departed from Barcelona last month, aimed to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza where the UN reports famine conditions after nearly two years of conflict.

  • Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg and International Activists in Contested Waters

    Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg and International Activists in Contested Waters

    Oct 02, 2025 10:00 am CST

    Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, including prominent activists like Greta Thunberg, despite international diplomatic concerns. The flotilla of 45 vessels attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza where the UN reports famine conditions, while Spain, Italy, and other nations urged caution to prevent escalation in the region.

  • Gaza Aid Flotilla Continues Mission Despite Israeli Military Confrontation and European Withdrawal

    Gaza Aid Flotilla Continues Mission Despite Israeli Military Confrontation and European Withdrawal

    Oct 01, 2025 09:17 pm CST

    A humanitarian flotilla of 45 vessels carrying activists including Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela continues its journey toward Gaza despite reported Israeli naval intimidation tactics. The mission aims to deliver critical aid to famine-stricken Gaza, even as Spanish and Italian naval escorts halt at Israel's 150-nautical-mile exclusion zone boundary. This represents the third recent attempt to break Israel's maritime blockade on the war-devastated Palestinian territory.

  • Italy Deploys Navy Frigate After Israeli Drone Attack On Gaza Aid Ships

    Italy Deploys Navy Frigate After Israeli Drone Attack On Gaza Aid Ships

    Sep 24, 2025 08:46 pm CST

    Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by drones off Greece.