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Global Movement to Gaza – Dutch Delegation 🇳🇱
Part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Nonviolent civil resistance to break the siege on
Gaza
and deliver aid by sea.
We are building a broad civil movement to sail in solidarity with the people of Gaza and to end the
siege. Our
Dutch delegation works alongside international partners to deliver aid, raise awareness and demand
justice.
Who We Are – Global Movement to Gaza
The Global Movement to Gaza is a grassroots coalition of people and groups from around the world
dedicated to
ending the blockade of Gaza.
From sailors and engineers to medics and organizers, we unite under a shared commitment to nonviolent
action
and mutual aid.
Our Dutch delegation works in solidarity with international partners to sail, deliver aid, and amplify
the
voices of Palestinians.
Together, we challenge the status quo and build a global community striving for justice, dignity, and
freedom
for Gaza.
Support from Land
Not everyone can join by sea — and that’s okay. We’re organizing powerful parallel actions from the
Netherlands
and beyond:
2nd October 16:00. The Hague @Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Call for free passage for the Global Sumud Flotilla!
Together, let's take the next step: send emails to those in power and put pressure on them! The more
people who
call for
free passage for the Global Sumud Flotilla, the greater the pressure on politicians to respond, and the
greater
the
chance that the boats can actually deliver aid to Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is a coordinated, nonviolent civilian fleet made up of
dozens of small to
mid-size boats sailing from multiple Mediterranean ports to break the Israeli siege on Gaza.
Backed by
delegations from over 44 countries, this is the largest collective sea mission since the
siege began in
2007. It unites regional initiatives like the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla, Freedom Flotilla
Coalition, and
Global March to Gaza.
Israel’s siege is total, by land, sea, and air. Land crossings are heavily restricted,
manipulated, or
outright blocked by Israel and its allies. Aid is often delayed or turned into a tool of
control. By
sailing, we bypass those barriers, confront the blockade directly, and send a political
message: Gaza’s
isolation is not natural, it is enforced, and it must end.
There are risks. But the greater risk is silence. Israel has used deadly force against past
flotillas, but
global coordination, legal preparation, and international visibility raise the political
cost of
aggression. Participants undergo nonviolence training, vetting, and safety protocols. And
ultimately, the
risk we take is nothing compared to the daily terror Gazans face—bombardment, starvation,
displacement.
We use small to mid-sized vessels—agile, fast, legally viable, and harder to obstruct. Each
is overseen by
a regional delegation and supported by a coalition with legal, nautical, and logistical
expertise. One
example: the boat Madleen, part of earlier successful flotilla missions.
The flotilla includes doctors, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders, as well as
artists,
students, trade unionists, and civil society leaders. Regional coalitions like Sumud
Nusantara from
Southeast Asia are participating, officially supported by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar
Ibrahim.
Thousands of supporters on land are organizing solidarity actions worldwide.
Yes. You can apply to sail with a regional boat delegation, join as crew if you have
maritime experience,
support by donating or fundraising, organize a solidarity protest, or join a ground team in
media,
logistics, or outreach. Everyone has a role.
Yes. Under international law, civilian vessels in international waters engaging in peaceful
protest or
delivering humanitarian aid are protected. The siege of Gaza is a form of collective
punishment, which
violates the Geneva Conventions. Any Israeli interception of the flotilla would constitute
an act of
piracy.
Large ships are expensive, slow, and more vulnerable to legal and diplomatic obstruction.
Our
decentralized model—using many small boats—allows for agility, faster deployment,
resilience, and
grassroots participation. If a large ship aligns with our goals, it may join, but the
strength of the
flotilla is in its scale and structure.
