Gaza aid flotilla
Nelson Mandela's Grandson Returns to South Africa After Detention and Deportation from Gaza Aid Flotilla
Oct 08, 2025 09:37 pm CST
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has returned to South Africa after being detained for six days in an Israeli prison following his participation in a Gaza aid flotilla. He recounted his experience while emphasizing that it paled in comparison to the daily struggles faced by Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict.
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.
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.