The Global Sumud Flotilla is preparing to embark on one of the largest humanitarian missions to Gaza in recent years, departing from Barcelona on August 31, 2025. This convoy aims to deliver essential aid to Gaza amid what organizers describe as world inaction and an ongoing blockade by Israel. The flotilla follows previous attempts, including the Madleen mission, which was intercepted by Israeli forces and resulted in the detention of activists on board. Despite such setbacks, the activists remain committed to challenging the blockade and delivering supplies directly to Gaza’s population. The movement emphasizes that governments have failed to act, and silence only enables ongoing atrocities, with a focus on upholding human dignity. Meanwhile, independent aid efforts continue within Gaza, exemplified by Sarah Awaidah, who has provided food to 100,000 Gazans through a network free from Hamas control and corruption, coordinating directly with Israel. Additionally, Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has symbolically designated Gaza and several Palestinian cities as the city’s “eleventh district” to promote solidarity and cooperation with the Palestinian people.