Sumud Flotilla docks in Tunis ahead of Gaza-bound journey

September 7, 2025 - 20:1

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Tunis on Sunday night, its last scheduled stop before attempting to reach Gaza with humanitarian supplies to confront Israel’s naval blockade.

Tunisian police met the vessels as passing local boats cheered “Viva Palestina” and waved flags; organizers say the Barcelona-launched convoy has weathered delays and surveillance at sea.

The fleet will restock for two days, and organizers plan to sail for Gaza on September 10, joining dozens of Tunisian boats that sailed north in solidarity.

Figures such as Mandla Mandela and Adèle Haenel are among the volunteers, who insist “our mission is humanitarian, lawful, and unstoppable.” Israel’s national security minister has vowed to seize boats and detain activists — a stark reminder of past interdictions, including the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid.

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