Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in a post on Platform X, called for “full respect for the lives and safety of the more than 500 civilians and volunteers” aboard the flotilla. He warned that any attack on the humanitarian mission would be a clear violation of international law and a crime against humanity. The Samood flotilla, in response to the Colombian president’s stance, called the action “a true example of leadership.”

Israel Prepares to Confront

The Hebrew media outlet Kan reported that Israel is preparing to take control of the Samood flotilla’s ships. An Israeli security official also threatened last week that it would not allow the naval blockade to be broken, and that the Shayetet 13 special forces and the Israeli Navy are prepared to confront the Samood flotilla.

International Support and Composition of the Samood Fleet

The fleet includes the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the Global Gaza Movement, the Samood Caravan, and the Malaysian organization Samood Nusantara. The ships have set sail from Barcelona, ​​and for the first time, dozens of ships are moving towards Gaza collectively. The fleet is being supported by warships from Italy and Spain and Turkish drones.

As the Samood Global Fleet approaches the Gaza coast, tensions in the region have increased and the possibility of a military clash has increased. However, activists on the fleet insist on continuing their journey, and the international community is watching the deve