A coordinated civil flotilla from multiple countries that peacefully highlights the naval blockade on Gaza and calls for a humanitarian corridor.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is an independent, non-violent solidarity movement including civil society groups, activists, journalists, doctors and volunteers from 40+ countries. Logistics, legal, medical and media teams coordinate professionally; funding is driven by individual/institutional donations.
Core Aim: Peacefully spotlight the naval blockade, strengthen the international call for humanitarian corridors, and deliver aid directly.
Human rights defenders, parliamentarians, domestic/international NGO reps, doctors, journalists and artists compose a diverse delegation.
Boats depart from different ports and proceed in coordination across the Mediterranean. The Tunisia leg is synchronized with European departures; coastal security and communications protocols apply.
The movement is grounded in non-violence and international humanitarian law. Legal teams and consular contacts prepare for potential interception/detention scenarios.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is among the broadest civil maritime initiatives since Mavi Marmara—aiming both to deliver aid and to make a powerful moral appeal to the world.
Clear, consistent answers about the Global Sumud Flotilla. This section aligns with the Overview and Live Tracking tabs.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coordinated civil flotilla from multiple countries that aims to peacefully and non-violently highlight the demand for humanitarian access to Gaza. It works with logistics, legal, medical and communications teams; funding is largely donation-based.
Formed in 2025, the Global Sumud Flotilla is presented as the largest civil maritime mission towards Gaza to date. Participants span 44 countries and an announced fleet of 50+ vessels. Boats have departed from Spain, Italy, Tunisia and Malaysia, continuing their voyage to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge the naval blockade.
Recent notes mention short weather-related delays for the Barcelona and Malaysia convoys, and that the Tunisia departure is postponed to September 13, 2025. In many countries, including Türkiye, large solidarity rallies have been held.
The flotilla’s live position is published via the official Tracker. Our “Live Tracking” tab tries to embed that page; if cross-domain policies block it, users can open it in a new window. Route and speed vary with weather, security, and port/permit processes.
As of the latest notes, the Barcelona and Malaysia convoys faced weather delays; the Tunisia departure is moved to September 13, 2025. The flotilla is proceeding along the Mediterranean; updates appear on the official tracker and social channels.
Sumud (Arabic صمود) means “steadfastness / perseverance / resolve.” The name underlines a determined yet peaceful civil stance.
Providing a precise ETA is not feasible: sea/weather conditions, security, port/permit and diplomatic factors directly affect timing. Follow the official tracker and organizational announcements for real-time plans.
For the 2025 plan, departure from Tunisia is scheduled for September 13, 2025. If conditions allow, a Mediterranean passage may take roughly 7-9 days, implying a tentative approach to Gaza around September 19–22, 2025. These dates are conditional and may change.
Participation varies over time. In Europe, Spain (Barcelona) and Italy (Genoa) stand out as hubs. Tunisia in North Africa and Malaysia in Asia are also active departure points. Activists have joined from France, the UK, Norway, Türkiye, South Africa, Indonesia and more.
Notable figures include Mandla Mandela (South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s grandson), MPs from several countries, human rights defenders and medical workers. Overall participation extends across 44 countries, with 50+ vessels announced.
We, as the Ecir Kapısı Association, are part of the flotilla. See our statement: Participation Statement
Delegations include human rights defenders, healthcare workers, lawyers, journalists, parliamentarians and volunteers—diversity that strengthens security, medical capacity and communications.
Prominent international names
From Türkiye
We are also part of the flotilla. See: Participation Statement
The number of boats/vessels is not fixed; it changes with preparation, port permits, weather and logistics. The most accurate figures are shared via official announcements and the live tracker.
At launch, the target was 50+ vessels, aiming to be the largest civil maritime mission to Gaza.
As of August 2025, convoys from Spain, Italy, Tunisia and Malaysia formed a core flotilla of ~30 vessels (small craft, sailboats, aid vessels and support boats).
The ultimate goal is to reach 50–60 vessels and deliver the largest civil solidarity flotilla to Gaza. Counts are updated as participation grows.
There are two main ways:
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Türkiye contributes both with direct participation and broad public support. Demonstrations, marches and press statements have been organized in various cities; NGOs, volunteers and public figures have taken active roles.
Examples of support
NGOs & figures
Participation from Türkiye changes over time; activists, academics, physicians, journalists and NGO reps are among the groups involved. For the most accurate list, follow official announcements and news archives.
Known participants & reps
Many NGO reps, physicians, lawyers and volunteers also join from Türkiye. Support is not limited to the voyage; nationwide demonstrations and campaigns accompany it.
We are part of this historic journey. See our statement: Participation Statement.
