Global Resilience Flotilla Sails From Barcelona To Break Israel’s Gaza Blockade

International activists launched the Global Resilience Flotilla from Barcelona on April 12, 2026.

The flotilla included approximately 70 boats and around 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries.

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The vessels were loaded with food, medicine, school bags, and stationery for Palestinian children.

Organizers emphasized coordination with Palestinian civil society organizations and NGOs including Greenpeace and Open Arms.

Pablo Castilla stated the primary goal was to condemn international complicity in the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza.

The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007.

The humanitarian situation deteriorated dramatically since Israel's war against Palestinians began in October 2023.

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More than 72,000 Palestinians have been killed.

Approximately 1.5 million of Gaza's 2.4 million residents have been displaced and homeless.

Israel controls all access points and denies blocking supplies.

The World Health Organization states that states are obliged to ensure access to medical care even during armed conflicts.

Since 2010, all flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel.

In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Mavi Marmara, killing 10 activists.

Subsequent flotillas in 2011, 2015, and 2018 were intercepted and activists detained.

The first Global Resilience Flotilla in September 2025 was intercepted by Israeli forces.

The 2026 flotilla's departure came just months after that interception.