The Global Sumud Flotilla was created to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw international attention to the situation in the enclave Created in 2025 by NGO representatives, activists and volunteers from various countries, the flotilla launched its second mission to Gaza Its Spring 2026 Mission departed from Barcelona on April 12 with around 70 vessels and nearly 1,000 participants from 70 countries, significantly larger than a previous mission in September 2025, which included 42 boats and 462 participants #anadolu #anadoluagency #sumud #gaza #palestine