"Historic Aid Effort Sets Sail Once More: Greta Thunberg Joins Gaza Aid Flotilla Again"

In a significant move, a humanitarian aid fleet, dubbed the Global Sumud Flotilla, has set sail from Spain, with Swedish activist Greta Thunberg among the participants. The fleet, which is the largest solidarity mission in history according to Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, aims to bring much-needed humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and open a humanitarian corridor.

The fleet, organized by the independent organization Global Sumud Flotilla, includes boats from ports across the world. This action is directed against Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, a move that has been criticized for its impact on the region's population.

Greta Thunberg, who has been vocal about climate change and environmental issues, has also spoken out against the political situation in Gaza. She was involved in an earlier aid fleet that was stopped by the Israeli navy about 185 kilometers west of the Palestinian territory's coast in June.

Israel has been accused by the UN of systematically obstructing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, a claim that the Israeli government has vehemently rejected. The UN declared a famine prevailing in the Gaza Strip on August 22, citing the obstruction of aid deliveries as a major factor.

This is not the first time Israel has thwarted attempts to bring aid supplies to the Gaza Strip. In June and July, Israel stopped two such attempts. The aim of the participants in the current aid fleet is to deliver aid and to pressure Israel to lift its blockade.

The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coalition of coordinators, organizers, and participants from various groups, including the Freedom Flotilla, the Sumud Flotilla from the Maghreb, the Sumud Nusantara Convoy, and the Global Movement for Gaza. Activists from over 40 countries are involved in the mission.

Meanwhile, a Berlin judge ruled a controversial Hamas slogan not criminal on July 30, 2025, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing political situation.

In a separate development, Russia's Arctic LNG 2, a secret ship, docked in China despite US sanctions on August 28, 2025. This event, while unrelated to the aid fleet, highlights the complexities of international relations and sanctions.

As the aid fleet continues its journey, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution and the alleviation of the suffering in the Gaza Strip.

"Historic Aid Effort Sets Sail Once More: Greta Thunberg Joins Gaza Aid Flotilla Again"