Yes, their activities have not stopped, but almost all sea attempts have been blocked or suppressed, and the form of activism has changed.
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1. The sea movement still exists, but with great difficulty
In recent years (especially 2024–2025), coalitions such as the Global Sumud Flotilla — involving international activists from Europe, Latin America, and the Arab world — attempted to sail toward Gaza with dozens of boats. Their goals were:
Breaking the naval blockade of Gaza
Delivering humanitarian aid
Drawing global public attention
However, nearly all of these vessels were intercepted by the Israeli navy before reaching Gaza.
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2. Why do we hear less about them now?
There are several main reasons:
Israel exercises full military and intelligence control over the eastern Mediterranean
Most boats are intercepted in international waters or near the coast
Foreign activists are detained, interrogated, and then deported
The financial cost and personal risk of these missions have increased dramatically
As a result, continuing sea missions has become extremely difficult, not because activists gave up, but because the route is effectively blocked.
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3. What is the current situation of the activists?
Many well-known activists (including European and environmental figures) were detained and later returned to their home countries
Some activists remain engaged in legal cases, international lawsuits, and media advocacy
In certain cases, activists have carried out hunger strikes or legal protests
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4. Have the activities completely stopped?
No — the strategy has shifted:
Greater focus on international legal pressure
Media work and public awareness campaigns
Lobbying parliaments and human rights organizations
Attempts to deliver aid through land routes or official humanitarian channels
In other words, the sea flotilla is no longer the main tactic, but it remains a powerful symbol of civil resistance.
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Final Summary
❌ The sea route to Gaza is practically closed
✅ Activists have not disappeared or surrendered
? Activism has shifted from direct sea action to legal and media pressure
? The Gaza blockade remains a major focus of global activism
