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Gaza Aid Flotilla Turns Back to Barcelona as Storm Halts Voyage

Organizers paused the mission pending a decision on when to resume.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs with other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025. The Sagrada Familia is seen in the background. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
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Overview

  • About 20 vessels departed Sunday and returned within hours after 30-knot winds, with safety concerns cited by the Global Sumud Flotilla.
  • The convoy says it is carrying food, water and medicine and seeks a humanitarian sea corridor, with delegations from 44 countries including Greta Thunberg, Ada Colau and Liam Cunningham.
  • Organizers had planned to link up with additional boats from Italy, Greece and Tunisia, with a mid-September arrival previously projected if sailing restarts.
  • Israel intercepted earlier attempts in June and July, detaining and deporting activists, and Israeli media reported officials are weighing tougher detention and seizure measures for any renewed effort.
  • The pause comes as UN-backed analysts confirm famine conditions in parts of Gaza and Spain pledges consular protection for its citizens taking part.