Boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail on Sunday from the Italian island of Sicily as part of the 2026 Spring Mission, in a move aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and delivering humanitarian aid to its residents.
The flotilla’s vessels had departed from Barcelona on 12 April before arriving in Sicily on 23 April, where they were joined by additional boats and activists from Italy via the cities of Syracuse and Augusta.
The number of participating boats rose to 65 at Augusta Yacht Harbour before completing the necessary departure procedures. The boats then sailed gradually across the Mediterranean Sea according to a set organisational plan.
At sea, a ship belonging to Greenpeace joined the flotilla in what was described as a boost to the civilian initiative.
As the boats departed, participants chanted slogans in support of Palestinians and lit flares, while some exchanged farewells expressing their determination to reach Gaza, according to Anadolu Agency.
This marks the flotilla’s second mission, following a previous attempt in September 2025, which ended when Israeli forces attacked the vessels in October of the same year while they were sailing in international waters and detained hundreds of activists on board.
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