

Episode 492: Sumud Flotilla
16 snips Sep 29, 2025
David Adler, a representative of Progressive International and organizer of the Global Sumud Flotilla, shares insights on breaking the naval blockade of Gaza. He details the flotilla's humanitarian mission, its unprecedented scale, and the current geopolitical context. Adler recounts past incidents of Israeli interception and discusses the risks activists face, including potential sabotage and drone attacks. He emphasizes the importance of solidarity and stresses the flotilla's role in provoking wider mobilization against the blockade.
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Flotilla's Strategic Purpose
- The Global Samud Flotilla unites decades of sea-based efforts to break Gaza's naval blockade.
- It aims to create a sea humanitarian corridor independent from Israeli checkpoints.
Prepare With Nonviolent Drills
- Train for nonviolent resistance and de-escalation before maritime direct actions.
- Run drills for interceptions and prepare protocols to avoid panic during attacks.
Drone Attack In Tunis Port
- While docked in Tunis, drones struck a lead vessel, setting it on fire with crew aboard.
- Authorities initially blamed a technical failure despite CCTV evidence of drone strikes.