The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail symbolically from Barcelona on Sunday but held off entering international waters due to unsafe weather conditions, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced. The convoy, which aims to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, comprises around 70 vessels and nearly 1,000 participants from 70 countries — making it significantly larger than a previous flotilla mission in September 2025. Coordinator Thiago Avila said the mission would proceed toward Gaza in stages, with flexibility built in for weather-related stops along the route.