We're Sailing to Break
the Siege on Gaza
We are a global coalition of civil society groups, grassroots organizations, and people of conscience committed to breaking the siege on Gaza. In the face of mass displacement, destruction, and denial of basic human rights, our mission is to mobilize peaceful, lawful action—through relief ships, medical aid, advocacy, and solidarity—to deliver hope, protection, and justice for the people of Gaza.
Why we are sailing to Gaza on the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is a citizen-led humanitarian mission whose purpose is to break the siege of Gaza and deliver urgently needed aid—food, medicines, water—to a population under total blockade.
To sustain hope. Letting despair win is seen as allowing the continuation of ongoing atrocities.
Because the people of Gaza have been deprived of fundamental human rights: access to food, water, medicine, movement, shelter. These are presented as basic necessities threatened by the blockade.
To respond to legal obligations: the flotillaâs work is aligned with directions from the International Court of Justice in the case of South Africa vs Israel, which ordered Israel to allow humanitarian assistance.
A broad coalition of activists, humanitarians, doctors, artists, lawyers, clergy, and ordinary people of conscience from over 40 countries.
From South Africa, a diverse delegation (religious, secular, multi-faith) as part of the global effort.
The GSF is the largest flotilla mission to Gaza so far, combining efforts over land, sea, and air.
It builds on decades of resistance and international solidarity.
Though previous ships have been intercepted (e.g. the Madleen, Handala) in international waters, GSF insists that refusing to act is not an option if justice and humanity are to be defended.
The mission sees itself not just as a relief effort but as part of a wider movement for justice, human rights, and recognition that what is happening in Gaza amounts to more than warâit is genocide.
By sailing, the flotilla hopes to force accountability, galvanize public opinion, and pressure governments to comply with international law.
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South Africa is
Sailing to Gaza
South Africa’s history of resistance to apartheid and its commitment to justice have inspired many of its citizens to join the Global Sumud Flotilla. The South African delegation is made up of a diverse group of faith leaders, activists, medical professionals, legal experts, and community organizers who see the struggle of the Palestinian people as deeply connected to their own past.
They carry with them the spirit of solidarity that helped dismantle apartheid at home, affirming that no people should live under siege or oppression. By joining the flotilla, South Africans are sending a clear message: the fight for freedom, dignity, and human rights knows no borders.
MOVEMENT PARTICIPANTS
Coordinators, organizers, and participants from the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition*, Global Movement to Gaza, and the Sumud Nusantara have united under a common goal: to break the illegal siege on Gaza by sea, open a humanitarian corridor, and end the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. This Summer, dozens of boats will set sail from ports around the world, large and small, converging toward Gaza in the largest coordinated civilian flotilla in history.
A grassroots movement organizing global solidarity actions to support Gaza and break the siege. Formerly known as Global March to Gaza.
FFC supports all efforts to break the blockade of Gaza. Where possible, they are supporting efforts with advice and expertise based on 15 years of experience on sea missions.
North Africa-based solidarity missions delivering aid and support to Palestinian communities. Formerly known as Sumud Convoy.
A people-led convoy from Malaysia and 8 other countries, inspired by the Palestinian spirit of sumud (resilience), that aims to break the Gaza blockade and rebuild Global South solidarity.