Global Sumud Flotilla says unlit vessels approached boat off Gaza coast VIDEO

On October 1, the Global Sumud international flotilla, trying to deliver aid to Gaza, said that several of its boats were approached by unidentified vessels, some navigating without lights.

The Global Sumud Flotilla said in a post on Telegram that the vessels have departed, and participants implemented security protocols in anticipation of a possible interception, per Al Arabiya.

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)—named after the Arabic word for "steadfastness" or "resilience"—is the largest civilian-led maritime humanitarian mission in history, launched in mid-2025 amid the ongoing Gaza war and humanitarian crisis. The Flotilla aims to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, which has restricted aid access since 2007 and exacerbated famine conditions in Gaza's major cities.

The fleet departed from multiple ports in late September 2025, including Barcelona (Spain), Catania (Italy), and Milos (Greece), converging in the Mediterranean. The fleet includes lead boats like OHWAYLA, ALL IN, and the flagship Alma, with an estimated 3,000 km (1,620 nautical miles) journey expected to take 7-8 days.

By Khagan Isayev