Chapo Trap House UNLOCKED: The Sumud Flotilla Interview feat. Zue Jernstedt
Sep 30, 2025
Zue Jernstedt, a former U.S. Army soldier and volunteer with the Global Sumud Flotilla, shares her journey delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. She discusses the challenging conditions aboard the veteran crew’s sailboat, including nighttime sailing avoidance and recent attacks that damaged their vessel. Zue explains the flotilla's mission to create a humanitarian corridor and highlights the importance of their cargo, from baby formula to medical supplies. Personal reflections detail her transformation from soldier to activist, urging international solidarity.
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Veteran Turned Humanitarian
- Zue Jernstedt is a former U.S. Army soldier who served in Afghanistan and now volunteers with About Face Veterans Against the War.
- She joined the Global Sumud Flotilla after witnessing conditions in Palestine and wanting to bring aid to Gaza.
Life Aboard The Oila
- Zue describes being on a 14-meter sailboat called the Oila with veterans and internationals, and they recently had to motor because they can't sail at night.
- She says the last time they tried to sail through the night, "they bombed our sails."
Repeated Attacks On Docked Boats
- The flotilla's boats were attacked while docked in Tunisia with ordnance resembling smoke grenades; some exploded and some didn't.
- Zue recounts more recent attacks that damaged sails, injured one person, and left explosive debris they tossed into the sea.