A fleet of ships, dubbed the “Global Sumud Fleet,” set sail from Greece Sunday night en route to Gaza, signaling that the mission will continue until reaching its final destination in the occupied Palestinian territories. Among the vessels is the “Deir Yassin,” carrying Moroccan activists Ayoub Habravi and Aziz Ghali. Other Moroccan participants include Abdelazim Bendrawi and Youssef Ghallal, traveling on separate ships.
“We are now departing Greece directly toward Gaza aboard the Deir Yassin, the first ship to leave Greek waters for the Strip,” Habravi, a member of the fleet’s steering committee, said in a video posted on his Instagram account. “We call on all peoples to follow our journey closely as we enter the final leg of our voyage, navigating the waters between Greece and Gaza amid ongoing Israeli threats and statements,” he added.
Moroccan ships “Aladdin” and “Al-Quds” remain unable to depart from Italy due to a sudden decision by the Italian captain. Other Moroccan participants, including Abdelrahim El Sheikhi, Abdelhaq Benqadi, and Mouad Marakchi Bennjafar, are scheduled to continue on another vessel departing Italy later.
The International Committee to Break the Gaza Siege confirmed that after departing Greece, Gaza is the fleet’s only remaining stop. Zaher Birawi, the committee’s head, said in a press release that the humanitarian mission “will not stop until it achieves its noble objectives” and that ships will continue toward Gaza regardless of challenges or Israeli threats targeting activists and solidarity participants worldwide.
Organizers also reported that the “Yolara” and “Catalina” vessels resumed their course after a brief technical stop to address mechanical issues. Both ships are now 463 nautical miles from Gaza, with an expected arrival in four to seven days.
The campaign warned that the fleet will enter a “high-risk” zone within two days, emphasizing the need for international vigilance and global solidarity.
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