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Madi to Al Mayadeen: Preparations are underway to organize protests in Swiss cities in solidarity with the Sumud Flotilla
Spokeswoman for the Swiss ship of the Sumud Flotilla, Rania Madi, to Al Mayadeen: Six Swiss ships participating in the fleet confirmed they came under an Israeli attack
Media platforms: The navigational data of the Mikeno ship show it entering Gaza’s territorial waters, now just 9 nautical miles from the enclave
The first ship has reached Gaza’s territorial waters despite Israeli attempts to intercept it
The Omar Al-Mukhtar ship of the Global Sumud Flotilla is currently facing communication jamming, and the occupation’s military boats are approaching it. Contact with the vessel has been cut off.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: One martyred, several injured in the Israeli drone strike on a car in the al-Jarmaq area
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: An Israeli drone struck a car in the al-Jarmaq area
Chile: Sumud Flotilla's interception violates freedom of navigation guaranteed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Chile expresses "grave concern" over "Israel's" interception of the global convoy of Sumud Flotilla as it heads to Gaza
Venezuela affirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and those willing to risk their safety in order to "keep the flame of humanity burning"

Global outcry as 'Israel' attacks Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

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  • Source: Al Mayadeen net
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Arab and international leaders condemned "Israel’s" attack on the Sumud Flotilla, calling it a violation of international law and a new crime.

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  • Pro-Palestine activists march in downtown Rome late on October 1, 2025 after news that the Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces. (AP)
    Pro-Palestine activists march in downtown Rome late on October 1, 2025 after news that the Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces. (AP)

Arab and international leaders have strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ assault on the Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Officials and organizations across Latin America, Europe, and the Arab world denounced the attack as a violation of international law and a new crime against the Palestinian people.

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From Naples to Milan, Rome to Florence, Livorno, Genoa, Perugia — Italy rises in protest tonight against Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla!

🇮🇹 🔥 pic.twitter.com/icjgsdxkTQ

— sarah (@sahouraxo) October 1, 2025

Bolivian and Colombian presidents denounce Israeli crimes

Bolivian President Luis Arce called the attack a “violent act” and a “flagrant violation of international law and an affront to human dignity.” He urged the global community, multilateral organizations, and “free peoples of the world” to mobilize against what he described as “new brutality” carried out by the Netanyahu government.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro also accused "Israel" of committing a “new international crime,” stressing that activists, including Greta Thunberg and her companions, were detained unlawfully in international waters. Petro criticized US President Donald Trump’s so-called “peace plan,” describing it as a cover for policies that perpetuate Gaza’s starvation.

Massive crowds gathered in front of Berlin's Central Station in solidarity with Gaza and the Sumud Flotilla, following the Israeli interceptions in international waters. pic.twitter.com/ECZzNho6vN

— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) October 1, 2025

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France and Chile call for protection of citizens and law

The French Foreign Ministry announced it was closely monitoring the flotilla’s trajectory, emphasizing that the safety of French citizens on board remained a top priority. Paris confirmed ongoing coordination with European partners.

Chile expressed “grave concern” over the attack, warning that it violated the freedom of navigation guaranteed under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Santiago called for strict adherence to international humanitarian law and demanded guarantees for the safety of volunteers and crew members.

#BREAKING 🇵🇸🇮🇱⚡- Protests have broken out in Rome, Brussels, Berlin, Barcelona, Istanbul and Kayseri against the Israeli interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Videos from Rome, Kayseri and Istanbul. pic.twitter.com/NtiLXfvc0F

— Monitor𝕏 (@MonitorX99800) October 1, 2025

Venezuela labels attack as piracy and extermination

Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation, labeling the assault a “cowardly act of piracy” and part of a deliberate policy of extermination through starvation. Caracas reiterated that Zionism represents a “colonial ideology and apartheid” that continues to violate human rights and international norms, affirming its unwavering solidarity with Palestine and those risking their safety to support humanitarian aid.

Tunisia, Algeria, and Yemen demand stronger action

In Tunisia, Workers’ Party Secretary-General Hamma Hammami described the flotilla assault as “a crime that started in Tunisia,” calling for heightened public pressure against the occupation and stronger union actions to criminalize normalization.

From Tunisia 🇹🇳 pic.twitter.com/8NsGRnFbjQ

— Neila Essid (@Neila1882) October 1, 2025

The Algerian Coordination for the Support of the Palestinian People urged the government to take urgent measures in response to the attack, while Ansar Allah in Yemen condemned the raid and warned that the silence of the international community only encourages further crimes.

Mohammed al-Farah of Ansar Allah stressed the need for urgent global action to lift the blockade on Gaza and to hold the occupation accountable for its aggression.

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