Third Global Sumud Flotilla departs from Turkey bound for Gaza

A caller “flotilla for Gaza,” consisting of astir 50 vessels, departed this day from the Turkish larboard of Marmaris, according to the organizers.

This marks the 3rd effort to interruption the blockade of the Palestinian enclave since October 7, 2023.

The erstwhile flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces connected April 30, and the 175 activists aboard were detained successful planetary waters.

“Approximately 50 vessels near Marmaris astir an hr ago,” said 1 of the coordinators of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), Görkem Duru, adding that they are “heading toward Gaza.”

The flotilla is expected to beryllium joined successful planetary waters by different “four oregon 5 boats from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition,” helium clarified.

The organizers besides pledged to supply regular updates regarding their way and plans erstwhile the flotilla expands and reorganizes.

In the autumn of 2025, the archetypal voyage of the Global Sumud Flotilla — “sumud” meaning “steadfastness” oregon “resilience” successful Arabic — toward Gaza drew worldwide attention. It was intercepted by Israeli forces disconnected the Egyptian coast, portion the activists were initially taken to Israel and aboriginal deported.

Since the commencement of the warfare successful Gaza, pursuing Hamas’ unprecedented onslaught connected Israeli territory connected October 7, 2023, the enclave has faced terrible shortages of nutrient and different indispensable supplies. Israel controls each introduction points into the Gaza Strip, which has been nether blockade since 2007. Access to humanitarian assistance remains limited.