Articles by Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo and Sam Jones in Madrid

Israel stops 41 boats in aid flotilla with one ‘still sailing strong’

Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested as final boat is presumed intercepted in Palestinian waters

Oct 2, 2025

Israel intercepts aid flotilla but one ship reported to have escaped blockade

Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested and taken into custody with one boat reported to be in Palestinian waters

Oct 2, 2025

Pro-Palestine flotilla heading towards Gaza ‘harassed by Israeli naval boats’

Account of ‘intimidatory operation’ comes as Italy and Greece repeat call for Israel to guarantee safety of flotilla

Oct 1, 2025