International "Sumud" Flotilla Intercepted by Naval Forces
The international "Sumud" flotilla, en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, announced that its ships were intercepted in an "illegal" manner by naval forces on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. According to the organizing committee, the cameras on the boats were neutralized before military personnel boarded the main vessel, the Sirius, as well as other accompanying boats.
The statement specifies that the fate of the participants and crew members remains uncertain for the time being. No official report has been released regarding their health status or potential place of detention.
Background on the "Sumud" Flotilla
The "Sumud" flotilla, composed of several ships flying different flags, had departed from the Western Mediterranean heading towards Gaza to break the maritime blockade imposed on the Palestinian enclave. In the last few hours, it was navigating in an area deemed "dangerous" by the organizers, where Zionist armed forces typically intervene to prevent the arrival of such humanitarian missions.
