Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)

Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)

People gather on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul

The Turkish Airlines flight is expected to land sometime after 3:40pm local time (1240 GMT), the ministry said.

A screengrab from a live stream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which flotilla organisers report has been intercepted, October 2, 2025. Photo: Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERS

How the Gaza aid flotilla used cameras and data to win global attention

Shahidul Alam on the vessel Conscience. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Facebook

'Roar of conscience': Tarique Rahman praises Shahidul Alam's participation in Gaza flotilla

The flotilla, made up of dozens of vessels and hundreds of participants from across the globe, sought to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza and to confront Israel’s naval blockade. Photo: Reuters

Global Sumud Flotilla: More than a symbol?

Shahidul posts updates on his social media handle during his journey to Gaza onboard the Conscience. Photo: Screengrab/Facebook

9 vessels push on separately as Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel: Shahidul Alam vows to break 'media siege'

The Italian fleet of the Global Sumud Flotilla departs from the port of Siracusa, Italy, on 11 September 2025. Photo: UNB/LaPresse via AP/Sebastiano Diamante

Italy and Spain deploy naval patrols to support Gaza-bound flotilla

Demonstrators hold placards during a rally at Dhaka University to express solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla on 2 October 2025. Photo: UNB

Bangladesh student group expresses solidarity with Sumud flotilla

An Israeli Navy vessel arrives at Ashdod Port, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025. REUTERS

What happens to Gaza flotilla activists who are detained by Israel?

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Global flotilla tracker shows 40 ships intercepted or assumed to be; 1 in Palestinian waters, 3 still sailing

Shahidul Alam waving Bangladeshi flag on the lower deck of the Global Sumud Flotilla ship 'Conscience' on 1 October 2025. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Facebook

On board Gaza flotilla: Shahidul Alam recalls jail days, says it prepared him for current conditions

Boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis

Explainer: What is the Global Sumud Flotilla and why is it sailing to Gaza?

A screengrab from a live stream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which flotilla organisers report has been intercepted, October 2, 2025. Photo: Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERS

How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of Gaza flotilla

screengrab from a live video footage shows crew members sitting in a circle aboard the Gaza-bound Alma vessel. October 1, 2025. Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERS

Half of the 44 boats in Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israel