Published on, Aug. 31 -- August 31, 2025 6:20 PM

Thousands of activists and supporters gathered in Barcelona on Sunday to send off the Global Sumud Flotilla, which carries humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Organisers said the flotilla aims to break Gaza's blockade by opening a humanitarian corridor, describing the mission as urgent amid worsening conditions in the war-ravaged enclave. The ships expect to reach Gaza in mid-September.

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said this mission will be the largest solidarity effort in history, with more vessels and participants than all earlier attempts combined, signalling global unity for Gaza.

Dozens of ships are also expected to sail from Tuni...