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Sumud Flotilla reports the presence of unidentified naval vessels as it attempts to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Share Organisers are detecting military movement around the humanitarian convoy following its arrival in international waters. / Reuters The Global Sumud Flotilla has announced that it has detected "unidentified vessels" near its boats as it heads to Gaza to break an Israeli blockade.
The humanitarian aid flotilla said on X that "naval vessels and speedboats were spotted in front of, behind, and to one side of the fleet.
" Organisers have also reported the "movement of unidentified drones and military elements" around the convoy. This 2026 Spring Mission has set sail with 54 ships from Marmaris, Türkiye, in a fresh attempt to deliver aid. In late April, the Israeli army carried out an attack in international waters off the coast of Crete, targeting a previous fleet and detaining 21 boats.
Israel bombs food distribution point, kills four more Palestinians in GazaIsrael bombs food distribution point, kills four more Palestinians in GazaThe mission, which departed on Friday from Zawiya, includes more than 350 activists from 30 countries, including Türkiye, the UK, and the US. Hayati Arslan, the coordinator of Turkish activists, has told reporters that discussions with eastern Libyan authorities are still ongoing.
He said the convoy's goal is solely to break the Israeli blockade and deliver aid, which remains limited compared to the scale of destruction. Israel has imposed a crippling blockade on Gaza since 2007, and its genocide since October 2023 has killed more than 73,000 people. Israel bombs food distribution point, kills four more Palestinians in GazaIsrael bombs food distribution point, kills four more Palestinians in GazaIsrael raids Syria's Quneitra in fresh cross-border incursion
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