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A total of 158 lawmakers, senators and Members of the European Parliament have called on their governments to urgently act to protect members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which seeks to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
In a statement shared by the French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) on the U.S.-based social media platform X, the group said the flotilla was targeted twice by drones while in Tunisian waters before setting sail.
The statement noted that neither the European Union nor its member states reacted to the incidents. Lawmakers across Europe have sent letters to their foreign ministries demanding immediate action to safeguard flotilla members.
They urged governments to ensure that such attacks do not go unpunished and to provide diplomatic and consular protection to the crew.
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is a civilian-led international maritime mission launched in the summer of 2025. The name derives from the Arabic word “sumud,” meaning “steadfastness” or “resilience.” Its stated goal is to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians in the enclave.
Delegations from more than 44 countries are participating, including doctors, sailors, artists, lawyers, and aid workers. The mission is independent of any government or political party.
The flotilla is organized by four main groups: the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the Global Movement to Gaza, the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla, and Sumud Nusantara from Southeast Asia.
The mission set sail in late August from ports including Barcelona, Catania, Syros, and Tunis. Organizers reported that the ships were targeted twice by drones near Tunisian waters.
Supporters describe the initiative as not only a humanitarian aid delivery but also a symbolic act of civil resistance aimed at drawing international attention to the humanitarian consequences of the Gaza blockade.
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