Mandla Mandela
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
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.