RAMALLAH, October 2, 2025 (WAFA) – The State of Palestine condemned Israel’s attack and aggression against the Global Sumud Flotilla, in clear violation of international law and norms, including Convention on the Law of the Sea, other humanitarian principles, and the human rights of the participants on board.

The State of Palestine expressed concern over the safety of the over 470 participants and held Israel responsible  for their security and wellbeing of as they deliver  humanitarian aid to a besieged, starved, and bombed population under genocide.

It recalled that the Global Sumud Flotilla is a peaceful and civilian led initiative aimed at breaking Israel’s inhumane and illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip and put an end to Israel’s starvation policy and genocide, in accordance with international law.

The State of Palestine reiterated that Israel, whose occupation of Palestine was declared illegal by the International Court of Justice, has no authority nor sovereignty over Palestine’s territorial waters, as it extends from the Gaza Strip, and over international waters.

"The  Global Sumud Flotilla  has the right of free passage in international waters, and Israel must not interfere with its freedom of navigation, long recognised under international law," It confirmed. 

It further reaffirmed that the Global Sumud Flotilla equally is permitted to navigate Palestine’s territorial waters to deliver humanitarian aid. "We commend the courageous participants for their determination to break Israel’s siege and end its genocidal actions and we call on international community to provide them with protection."

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