Global Sumud Flotilla. The Mikeno broke through Israel’s blockade. El Mikeno logró llegar a aguas gazatíes. ENG ESP

As of a few hours ago, the last boat in the flotilla has been illegally intercepted by Israeli forces. But there is still much to celebrate:

✅ The Mikeno broke through Israel’s blockade and made it into Palestinian waters — the first aid ship to do so in 18 years of siege.

✅ The Marinette kept sailing even after all other boats had been taken. It took Israel another 24 hours to track them down and seize them.

Even though the first flotilla has now been intercepted, they didn’t give up, & neither can we.

And a second wave is already on the way.

 

Ten boats launched from Italy and Spain last week, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza.

 

On board are nearly 70 people from more than 20 countries, including parliamentarians and elected officials from Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, France, and the U.S., alongside doctors, farmers, artists, and activists.

 

Joining them is The Conscience, a 68-meter ferry carrying more than 80 people including journalists, medics, and Palestinian doctors who volunteered in Gaza. Bombed by Israel in May, it has returned stronger, sailing directly into Israel’s so-called “interception zone” to challenge both the blockade and the press blackout on Gaza.

 

Now, we need to take action on behalf of the hundreds of activists — including 24 American citizens, among them veterans — that are being held hostage by Israel after being kidnapped in international waters in an illegal interdiction. We cannot expect the Trump regime to fight for their release. That’s on us.

 

These unarmed civilians who set sail on donated private vessels to bring baby formula, basic food, and medications to the people Israel is starving in Gaza have shown more courage than our own governments — it isn't even close.

 

Now it’s up to all of us to continue their mission, beginning by pressuring our government to release the hostages Israel has in custody.