Greta Thunberg Joins Aid Flotilla to Gaza After Previous Detention

Greta Thunberg will again join an international aid flotilla sailing to Gaza from Barcelona on August 31. The mission, involving activists and lawmakers from several countries, aims to break the blockade and deliver aid amid worsening famine. Israel previously intercepted two similar attempts, detaining and expelling participants, including Thunberg.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is set to embark once again on a humanitarian mission to Gaza, joining a large flotilla departing from Barcelona on August 31. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the mission aims to deliver aid and challenge what organizers describe as the “illegal siege” of the Palestinian territory.

Thunberg, part of the flotilla’s steering committee, will sail alongside activists from around the world, European lawmakers, and notable public figures including former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau. This renewed effort comes after previous flotillas in June and July were intercepted by Israeli forces. Thunberg herself was detained in June but remains undeterred, now rejoining what she and others have called the largest solidarity mission in history.

The fleet's goal is to open a humanitarian corridor to Gaza, where the United Nations has recently declared a state of famine, warning that half a million people face catastrophic conditions. The flotilla is expected to reach the Gaza coast by mid-September. Meanwhile, dozens of other vessels are also set to depart from Tunisia and other Mediterranean ports on September 4, intensifying international efforts to deliver aid by sea.

According to Portuguese lawmaker Mariana Mortagua, who will also be part of the mission, the voyage is legal under international law. Simultaneously, activists across 44 countries will stage coordinated protests and demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Also Read: Trump Tariffs Declared ‘Illegal’: What Comes Next for the Former President

Israel has already blocked two prior maritime aid efforts, but organizers insist this mission is independent, peaceful, and urgently needed. As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens, the mission has drawn global attention and sparked renewed debate about access, aid, and accountability in conflict zones.