Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenFebruary 5, 2026 at 09:24 PM

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In March 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla plans to send over 100 boats carrying up to 1,000 activists to Gaza in what organizers are calling the largest-ever civilian-led mobilization against Israel's actions there. The flotilla aims to deliver aid and includes medics and war crimes investigators. This follows a similar mission last October where Israel intercepted 40 boats, arresting over 450 participants, including Mandla Mandela. Organizers assert they are breaking Israel's "illegal" siege of Gaza, while Israeli officials have previously dismissed such efforts as publicity stunts. The flotilla will also be supported by a land convoy across nearby Arab countries.

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European Parliament 30% Europe 30% Johannesburg 40% Rima Hassan 40% UN 40% Greta Thunberg 50% Nelson Mandela ×250% Mandla Mandela ×360% Global Sumud Flotilla ×380% Gaza ×990% Israel ×890%

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