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Israeli troops begin intercepting boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Cyprus on May 18, 2026. (Screenshot/Global Sumud Flotilla)
May 18, 2026, 1:06 pm
Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast
Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Participants in a Gaza-bound flotilla are seen on an Israeli vessel after the Navy intercepted the activist mission near crete, in a photo released on May 1, 2026. (Foreign Ministry)
May 1, 2026, 2:54 pm
2 Gaza flotilla activists to be questioned in Israel as remainder released in Greece
Foreign Ministry says one organizer, Saif Abu Keshek is ‘suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization,’ and the other, Thiago Ávila, is suspected of ‘illegal activity’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Footage shows the Israeli Navy intercepting vessels taking part in a Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip, April 29, 2026. (Social media, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 30, 2026, 3:15 am
Navy intercepts 21 of 58 vessels in Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip
Tracking data shows boats near Crete as they are confronted by Israeli forces; 175 activists detained; other vessels told to turn back or proceed to Ashdod if carrying humanitarian aid
By Emanuel Fabian
A flotilla sets off, carrying activists and humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026. (AP/Joan Mateu Parra)
April 12, 2026, 8:54 pm
New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade
Leaving Barcelona, Global Sumud Flotilla says it ‘aims to open a humanitarian corridor’ to the Strip; last several attempts have all been intercepted by Israel
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A Palestinian man repairs worn-out Israeli currency, July 9, 2025, in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
November 29, 2025, 9:13 am
Gazan woman repairs enclave’s tattered banknotes
Manal al-Saadani sets up stall at Nuseirat market where locals bring cash that is too damaged to be used; no new bills have entered the Strip since war began
By AFP
Police clash with pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators during a protest in Barcelona, Spain, on October 2, 2025, in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla after ships were intercepted by the Israeli navy. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
October 2, 2025, 10:22 pm
Shops, restaurants vandalized in many cities to protest Israel’s flotilla interception
Israel draws global condemnation after intercepting would-be blockade-busting ships without major incident; Colombia expels Israeli diplomats, cancels trade deal; Turkey, Hamas condemns ‘terrorism’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025. (Eleftherios ELIS / AFP)
September 28, 2025, 6:55 pm
47-boat Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week
Italy’s foreign minister warns of danger in breaking Israeli blockade, repeats proposal aid be dropped off in Cyprus for eventual distribution by Catholic Church
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Activists ride aboard a vessel departing from Tunisia's northern port of Bizerte on September 14, 2025, to join the last boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip. (Mohamed FLISS / AFP)
September 24, 2025, 8:20 am
A new Gaza flotilla is on its way; does Israel have the legal right to intercept it?
Activists for Gaza claim Israel’s blockade is illegal and Israel must not block its aid boats. But that’s precisely what Israel intends to do, arguing that international law gives it full rights to do so
By Jeremy Sharon
A banner in support of Palestinians is seen tied to a vessel at the port of Syros in Greece, before the departure of two vessels to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, on September 14, 2025. (Aris MESSINIS / AFP)
September 15, 2025, 12:30 pm
Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza-bound flotilla as it departs from Tunisia
Global Sumud Flotilla, with dozens of ships and carrying activist Greta Thunberg, continues journey to break Gaza blockade after setbacks from weather, reported drone strikes
By AFP and ToI Staff
Demonstrators shout slogans on a boat ahead of the launch of a civilian flotilla bound for Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, in Barcelona, Spain, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
September 12, 2025, 3:13 pm
With flotilla in spotlight, Israel seeks way to thwart activists without going overboard
As the Global Sumud Flotilla sails to Gaza, expert says Israel can convince it to turn back, intercept it carefully, or just let the boats into the Strip and avoid a media black eye
By Stav Levaton
A screen grab of a video apparently showing a blaze on a boat in a flotilla aiming to break the Gaza blockade, allegedly caused by a drone, on September 10, 2025 (X used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 10, 2025, 4:39 pm
Gaza activists claim second boat in flotilla attacked by drone
Global Sumud Flotilla shares footage showing projectiles appearing to fall on deck and starting a blaze; Tunisian authorities have dismissed claim first boat was attacked
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of an alleged drone attack on the lead vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza, September 9, 2025. (X)
September 9, 2025, 9:57 am
Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla claims boat attacked by drone; Tunisia says it’s not true
Global Sumud Flotilla claims lead vessel hit, sustained some fire damage; video shows flaming object dropping onto deck; Tunisia’s national guard insists no drones were in area
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (R) is seen on board of a vessel of a civilian flotilla, carrying pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activists, and humanitarian aid and aiming to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip, moored at Barcelona port on September 1, 2025 (Lluis GENE / AFP)
September 2, 2025, 11:13 am
Gaza flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg sets sail for 2nd time after storm delay
Activists cheer ‘Free Palestine’ as boats leave Barcelona port, hours after they were forced back to city by high winds
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Boats of the flotilla aimed at breaking the blockade of the Gaza Strip, moored at the port of Barcelona, on August 31, 2025 (Lluis GENE / AFP)
September 1, 2025, 2:59 pm
Storm forces Thunberg’s blockade-busting Gaza flotilla back to port in Barcelona
Global Sumud Flotilla, led in part by Swedish climate and anti-Israel activist, says it chose to ‘prioritize safety,’ after facing 35 mph winds near Spain
By AP and ToI Staff
Activist Greta Thunberg stands near a Palestinian flag after boarding the Madleen boat and before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy on June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)
August 11, 2025, 4:22 pm
Greta Thunberg announces new aid flotilla to Gaza, this time with ‘dozens of boats’
Swedish activist says she is ‘launching the biggest attempt’ to break Israeli blockade, alongside ‘activists from 44 countries,’ in major initiative labeled ‘Global Sumud Flotilla’
By AFP and ToI Staff
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