161 activists from the Global Summud Flotilla arrived in Athens amid activists’ claims of mistreatment in Israeli detention

The ministry announced that, following instructions from Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, a dedicated flight will operate on Monday, Oct. 6, to bring the group safely back to Athens the same day.

Opposition leader Alexis Haritsis condemned Israel’s treatment of 27 detained Greek citizens, including an MP, urging Athens to issue a formal diplomatic protest

The Israeli navy has intercepted the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining activists and beginning deportations as protests spread across Europe and beyond

Israeli forces intercepted nearly all ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining over 400 activists, including Greta Thunberg. While Netanyahu hailed the operation, the UN and worldwide protesters condemned it as a violation of international law

Eleven Greek activists detained after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza have launched a hunger strike, calling for their immediate release and denouncing what they describe as violations of international law

Greek Foreign Ministry confirms all 27 citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla are unharmed, with consular assistance and safe repatriation underway.

Demonstrations were held in Greece after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, with more rallies planned in the coming days

Israeli forces boarded the Greek vessel 'Oxygono' carrying aid to Gaza, detaining activists who will be deported to Europe. Despite the raid, 24 ships from the international flotilla continue toward the blockaded enclave

Gerapetritis and Tajani stressed that “Greece and Italy reaffirm the need to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens has informed Israel of Greek citizens’ participation in the mission, while downplaying a recent drone attack on the ships

Italian and Spanish warships head south of Crete after alleged Israeli drone attacks, while Turkey’s opposition urges Erdogan to deploy the navy to protect activists.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reports drone strikes, flash bombs and chemical attacks within Greece’s search and rescue zone as Israel vows to block its passage. Italy condemns the attack, while Greek government stays silent

Dockworkers in Genoa, Livorno and Trieste blocked ports while police clashed with protesters in Milan, Bologna and Naples as Italian unions staged nationwide strikes against Israel’s war in Gaza, disrupting trains, ports and schools

The Israeli military had intercepted the vessel en route to the besieged enclave, detaining its crew, which included activists, journalists and two members of the French political party La France Insoumise.