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New Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Departs Turkey Aiming To Break Gaza Blockade
More than 50 vessels left Marmaris, Turkey, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.[1]
Organizers said nearly 500 activists from 45 countries were aboard in what they called the final leg of their journey.[1]
On April 30, Israeli forces intercepted over 20 flotilla boats near Crete, detaining about 175 activists and later deporting two.[1] Those detentions drew protests from Brazil and Spain.[1]
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- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, more than 50 vessels departed Marmaris, Turkey, as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla headed toward Gaza.
- Organizers say nearly 500 activists from 45 countries are aboard in what they call the final leg of their journey.
- Israeli forces intercepted over 20 flotilla boats near Crete on April 30, 2026, detaining about 175 activists and later deporting two, prompting protests from Brazil and Spain.
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May 14, 2026