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Ships carrying aid, activists and celebrities set sail from Barcelona to Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with about 20 boats from 44 countries, aims to break the 18-year Israeli blockade to deliver vital aid amid a declared famine affecting 500,000 Palestinians, organizers said.

  • A flotilla called the Global Sumud Flotilla launched from Barcelona on August 31, 2025, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and break the Israeli blockade.
  • The flotilla consists of about 20 boats and activists from 44 countries, carrying essential supplies like food, water, and medicine.
  • Greta Thunberg stated that Israel has been violating international law by blocking humanitarian aid and called for an end to the siege.
  • The maritime convoy will expand with additional ships from Italy, Greece, and Tunisia in the coming days as they attempt to deliver aid to the besieged territory.
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The fleets of activists who were about to reach Gaza by sea were prevented by unfavorable weather conditions. About 20 ships, one of which was carried by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, left Barcelona on August 31. However, the journey was soon interrupted and returned to port to wait out the storm.

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The boats carried Greta Thunberg, actors Liam Cunningham and Eduard Fernandez, as well as European elected officials and public figures.

·Montreal, Canada
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Interview with Ada Colau who embarked yesterday on the Global Sumud Flotilla: "The first thing I will do when I arrive will be to address the inhabitants of Gaza ...

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El Periódico broke the news in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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