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Global Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail Amid Gaza Crisis

8/6/2025

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In early September, the Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Spain and Tunisia, carrying humanitarian aid and uniting delegates from 44 nations. Meanwhile, U.S. labor leader Chris Smalls, who was recently taken by Israeli forces from the Handala aid vessel, bravely recounted being beaten during his harrowing journey to Gaza.

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In early September, the Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Spain and Tunisia, carrying humanitarian aid and uniting delegates from 44 nations. Meanwhile, U.S. labor leader Chris Smalls, who was recently taken by Israeli forces from the Handala aid vessel, bravely recounted being beaten during his harrowing journey to Gaza.