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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 2nd October 2025, 7:46 AM
A humanitarian fleet carrying aid, the Global Sumud Flotilla, has reportedly had one of its vessels enter the blockaded waters of Gaza, although it remains unclear whether the ship has been intercepted by the Israeli navy. A further 23 ships are en route and expected to reach Gaza’s waters shortly, according to sources from Al Jazeera.
Live tracking of the flotilla shows that a vessel named Mikeno is currently inside Gaza’s maritime zone. However, whether it has been seized by Israeli forces remains uncertain. In total, 24 ships are heading towards Gaza, with Israeli naval forces attempting to detain the vessels.
The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinians, faced Israeli resistance late on Wednesday night (1 October, local time). Several ships were halted, boarded by Israeli naval personnel, and live broadcasts from the vessels were cut off.
Human rights workers on the flotilla were detained and initially interrogated on board. Among those detained is Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on social media that the detainees are being taken to an Israeli naval port.
According to the flotilla authorities, at least 40 ships have been seized by Israeli forces, and over 500 volunteers on board have been detained and transferred to Israeli custody.
The interception of the flotilla and the detention of several activists has sparked widespread international criticism:
| Country / Entity | Reaction |
| Turkey | Described the action as terrorist activity |
| United Kingdom | Former Labour leader and current York Party leader Jeremy Corbyn called it a violation of international law |
| Freedom Flotilla Authority | Termed the obstruction and detentions as kidnapping |
| Italy | Thousands protested in Rome, major trade union called a strike for Friday |
| Germany, Greece, Turkey | Demonstrations and protests reported in multiple cities |
In Italy, the flotilla’s interception prompted mass protests in the capital, Rome, where thousands took to the streets. The country’s largest trade union has called for a general strike on Friday in response. Demonstrations have also taken place in Germany, Turkey, Greece, and several other countries, highlighting the global condemnation of the flotilla’s obstruction.
The Global Sumud Flotilla mission, aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, continues amid tense maritime confrontations, international criticism, and efforts to ensure the safe passage of remaining vessels.
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