The "Global Sumud Flotilla" to Gaza, hailed as the "largest ever," is reportedly facing significant internal turmoil as it sails toward its destination. The fleet of over 40 vessels, which has been delayed for weeks, has seen key organizers leave and leadership roles change hands, including that of prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg.
The flotilla, which departed from Barcelona on August 31, was expected to have already reached Gaza. Instead, a series of crises and malfunctions, including a two-week delay in Tunisia, have caused tension among participants. The drama hit a peak this week when Greta Thunberg was seen dragging a suitcase on the dock, leaving the "Family," the ship that hosts the executive committee.
She relocated to another vessel, the "Alma," and her name was subsequently removed from the list of management members on the flotilla's official website. According to sources, Thunberg opposed the group's media strategy, which she felt was too focused on internal conflicts rather than the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
