TUNISIA – On Sunday (September 7, 2025) afternoon, a convoy of ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla from Spain and Italy entered Tunisian waters. The convoy participants and representatives from 44 countries welcomed the arrival of the Flotilla convoy at the Port of Sidi Bou Said, ready to sail to Gaza.
“While waiting for the arrival of the Global Sumud Flotilla boats that had departed from Spain and Italy, Tunisian residents and Global Sumud Flotilla participants from 44 other countries who were also about to depart from Tunisian ports held a demonstration of solidarity for Gaza,” wrote the Sumud Nusantara Official Instagram account.
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Joining this humanitarian mission, Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, emphatically stated that we should not be afraid of threats. We will understand who the real problems in this world are, which we must ensure we can overcome together. Because, he continued, in this day and age, we cannot allow colonialism and genocide to continue.
“I look forward to arriving and meeting my brothers and sisters in Gaza. But more importantly, my children have asked me to say, ‘Dad, when you arrive in Gaza, please give the Palestinian children our love and a big hug.’ They hope to see and meet the Palestinian children in person,” he said.
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In line with this, Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of Dompet Dhuafa, who was also present at this humanitarian event, said, “This afternoon, many representatives from various countries welcomed and provided humanitarian support for the arrival of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships. Subsequently, humanitarian teams representing these countries, including Indonesia, departed from the port of Tunisia for Gaza to support the liberation of Palestine.”
This international action with the Global Sumud Flotilla carries an international advocacy mission to break through the blockade of Gaza that has been going on for more than a decade. With the involvement of 44 countries and 72 ships, this movement is expected to become a symbol of world unity against the injustice and genocide experienced by the Palestinian people.
The main objective is to open up humanitarian aid channels to Gaza on a large scale. The hope is that after the success of this action, humanitarian aid from various parts of the world can enter without hindrance, and even more importantly, the world will be more open to defending humanity in Palestine. Let’s get involved in this humanitarian action with Dompet Dhuafa by donating through http://digital.dompetdhuafa.org/donasi/jagapalestina. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and Photos: Dhika Prabowo, Dedi Fadlil
Editor: Dedi Fadlil