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South African activists from Gaza-bound flotilla deported by Israel arrive in Jordan

Bashir Mbuthia | Oct 07, 2025

The flotilla, comprising multiple vessels carrying hundreds of activists from 44 countries, was stopped about 70 nautical miles off the Gaza coast, wh...

Kenya-based South African activist among those detained after Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 03, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of more than 50 vessels and thousands of participants from 44 countries, was delivering food and medical supplies t...

European countries condemn Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla, demand safety of citizens

XINHUA | Oct 03, 2025

The GSF, comprising some 50 vessels with over 500 volunteers from more than 40 countries, aims to challenge Israel's naval blockade and deliver food a...

Ramaphosa slams Israel, calls for release of Mandela’s grandson seized in Gaza flotilla

Bashir Mbuthia | Oct 02, 2025

Before joining the flotilla, Mandla Mandela compared the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation to apartheid in South Africa.

Gaza-bound flotillas: All you need to know

DW News | Oct 02, 2025

What is the symbolic and political impact of the flotillas en route to Gaza? DW takes a look at the various missions that have tried to reach the shor...

South African activists join global flotilla to Gaza, condemn Israeli actions

XINHUA | Sep 27, 2025

Among those on board are some South African citizens, including Mandla Mandela, grandson of the late former president Nelson Mandela, who has long bee...

Middle East: Spain, Italy send navy ships to Gaza flotilla

DW News | Sep 26, 2025

Spain is joining Italy in sending a navy ship to help an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, after activists said they were targeted by Israeli drones. Israe...