Boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail on Sunday from the Italian island of Sicily as part of the 2026 Spring Mission, in a move aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and delivering humanitarian aid to its residents.

The flotilla’s vessels had departed from Barcelona on 12 April before arriving in Sicily on 23 April, where they were joined by additional boats and activists from Italy via the cities of Syracuse and Augusta.

The number of participating boats rose to 65 at Augusta Yacht Harbour before completing the necessary departure procedures. The boats then sailed gradually across the Mediterranean Sea according to a set organisational plan.