Activists

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  • Sumud 2025-09-24 19:45

    By Garsha Vazirian

    Israeli drones in the dark and the flotilla the world lets bleed

    TEHRAN – In the small hours of Wednesday, activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla reported a night of sustained aerial harassment: low-flying drones, at least 13 detonations around vessels, objects dropped on decks, and deliberate jamming of ship radios as crews dived for cover.

  • 31 journalists killed in Yemen 2025-09-15 18:20

    Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

    The Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational maritime convoy tasked with breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has embarked on its mission from Tunisia amid heightened tensions and recent attacks on its vessels. The flotilla departed from three Tunisian ports — Bizerte, Gammarth, and Sidi Bou Said — between September 14 and 15, 2025, carrying activists and humanitarian aid from over 40 countries. 

  • Italian activist on Sumud mission stress supporting Palestine 2025-09-13 20:10

    If Palestine can’t win, many principles are at stake,” says Italian activist on Sumud flotilla

    Claudio, a volunteer from Sicily, says solidarity with Gaza is a continuation of historic liberation struggles

    TEHRAN- The Sumud flotilla has brought together volunteers and sailing boats from across the Mediterranean, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade and deliver solidarity to Gaza. From Italy, dozens of boats are preparing to set sail. Among them is Claudio, an Italian activist from Sicily affiliated with the International Solidarity Movement, who shared his perspective with the Tehran Times in Tunis.

  • sumud 2025-09-06 13:36

    Lining up to board The Global Sumud Flotilla

    People have gathered in Tunisia to board Global Sumud Flotilla, heading towards Gaza to break the siege and deliver aids to people of Gaza.

  • Sumud Flotilla 2025-09-05 19:47

    ‘Sumud’ flotilla heads for Gaza with over 50 vessels despite Israeli threats

    The Global Sumud Flotilla — named for the Arabic word meaning steadfastness, a principle of unyielding resistance — is pressing across the Mediterranean toward Tunisia, part of a bid to break Israel’s 18-year naval blockade of Gaza.

  • Lebanese leftist activist arrives in Beirut 2025-07-20 20:19

    By Sondoss Al Asaad

    Georges Abdallah set to arrive in Beirut this week

    BEIRUT—After more than 40 years of arbitrary detention, a French court on Thursday ordered the conditional release of Lebanese leftist activist Georges Abdallah, 74, who is being held in France on alleged charges of assassinating an Israeli diplomat and an American in 1982.

  • Peace activists protest against the war on Gaza 2024-01-21 21:29

    Jewish, Arab activists call for peace in Haifa

    Peace activists have taken part in a protest in Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa, demanding a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and the exchange of captives and prisoners between Hamas and Israel.