31 Injured in Israeli Attack on Al-Sumud Humanitarian Fleet
International activists wounded as aid convoy bound for Gaza targeted in international waters, sparking renewed attention to the ongoing blockade.
Palestine, PUREWILAYAH.COM — At least 31 people were injured after Israeli forces attacked the Al-Sumud (“Resilience”) humanitarian fleet as it attempted to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
According to a statement issued by the organizers, the fleet that carries humanitarian supplies, fuel, and essential goods was targeted while en route to Gaza in an effort to break the ongoing naval blockade imposed on the territory.
International Activists Among the Injured
According to the statement, those wounded include activists from multiple countries, underscoring the international nature of the mission. The injured comprise four individuals from New Zealand and Australia, three from Italy and the United States, two each from Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Colombia, and Germany, and one each from Hungary, Ukraine, France, Poland, and Portugal.
The convoy emphasized that the mission was purely humanitarian, aimed at delivering urgently needed medical supplies and fuel to ports facing severe logistical strain.
Fleet Targeted in International Waters
Reports indicate that Israeli naval forces struck several vessels belonging to the Al-Sumud fleet in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. Dozens of international activists aboard the ships were also detained during the operation.
The incident adds to a growing record of attacks on humanitarian convoys attempting to reach Gaza, drawing renewed scrutiny over the enforcement of the blockade and its humanitarian consequences.
Turkish Activists Prepare to Reinforce Mission
In parallel developments, a group of Turkish activists has begun preparing additional vessels to join the Al-Sumud fleet, as part of a broader initiative to challenge the blockade and sustain humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.
The move reflects increasing public and international pressure to address the worsening humanitarian situation in the enclave, as aid groups continue to warn of severe shortages in medical supplies, fuel, and basic necessities.
The Al-Sumud fleet had set out to deliver critical assistance while drawing global attention to conditions in Gaza, where access to essential resources remains heavily restricted. (PW)