https://www.scmp.com/rss/523730/feed The latest news and top stories on Global Sumud Flotilla. An international non-profit organisation, the Global Sumud Flotilla is dedicated to breaking the illegal blockade on Gaza and delivering urgent humanitarian aid. Its main areas of focus include organising aid flotillas and advocating for human rights. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade. About 30 boats planned ‌to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on the Global Sumud Flotilla, and more vessels are expected to join along the route towards Palestine. The Israeli military halted the roughly 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year as they attempted... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3349802/sumud-aid-flotilla-departs-spain-gaza-break-israeli-blockade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3349802/sumud-aid-flotilla-departs-spain-gaza-break-israeli-blockade?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:40:57 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate to assist a Gaza-bound flotilla on Wednesday, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by multiple drones off Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said more than a dozen explosions were heard around the flotilla as it sailed off Greece late on Tuesday, with damage caused by “unidentified objects” dropped on deck. “To ensure assistance to the Italian citizens on the ‘Flotilla’ … I spoke with the Prime Minister and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3326720/italy-sends-navy-ship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla-after-drone-attack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3326720/italy-sends-navy-ship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla-after-drone-attack?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:33:52 +0000 Hadi Azmi Hadi Azmi Malaysia’s most famous shopping centre edged closer to a damaging boycott after threatening to throw out a second group of pro-Palestinian protesters carrying flags, prompting calls for a mass gathering inside the plaza after Friday prayers. The management of Suria KLCC shopping arcade – at the bottom of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur – made headlines after a scuffle broke out on Sunday between security and pro-Palestinian supporters who entered the venue at the end of a rally. The... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3325283/malaysias-top-mall-rolls-dice-flag-ban-over-gaza-protests-do-you-want-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3325283/malaysias-top-mall-rolls-dice-flag-ban-over-gaza-protests-do-you-want-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:21:48 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Aid flotillas such as the one preparing to leave for Gaza would not be necessary if governments upheld international law, rights activist Greta Thunberg said on Saturday. “It should not have to be up to us,” said the 22-year-old Swedish campaigner, who will join the flotilla when it sets off from Barcelona on Sunday. “A mission like this should not have to exist,” she added. “It is the responsibility of countries, of our governments and elected officials to act to try to uphold international... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3323786/gaza-aid-flotilla-should-not-have-exist-says-rights-activist-greta-thunberg?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3323786/gaza-aid-flotilla-should-not-have-exist-says-rights-activist-greta-thunberg?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:50:40 +0000