epa12340216 A ship displaying Palestinian flags during the flotilla’s departure from the port in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 31 August 2025. The Flotilla Global Sumud departed from Barcelona to Gaza in a humanitarian effort supporting the Palestinian people, with groups from 44 countries participating in the initiative. EPA/TONI ALBIR

epaselect epa12340118 A supporter (R) says goodbye to activists on board one of the flotilla’s ships during departure in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 31 August 2025. The Flotilla Global Sumud departed from Barcelona to Gaza in a humanitarian effort supporting the Palestinian people, with groups from 44 countries participating in the initiative. EPA/TONI...

epa12340116 Thiago Avila (C), one of the organizers, on his way to board one of the flotilla’s ships before departure in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 31 August 2025. The Flotilla Global Sumud departed from Barcelona to Gaza in a humanitarian effort supporting the Palestinian people, with groups from 44 countries participating in the initiative. EPA/TONI...

epa12340115 An activist gestures on board one of the ships in the flotilla before its departure in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 31 August 2025. The Flotilla Global Sumud departed from Barcelona to Gaza in a humanitarian effort supporting the Palestinian people, with groups from 44 countries participating in the initiative. EPA/TONI ALBIR