Global Sumud Flotilla to Announce Final Determination on Gaza Mission Following Illegal Abductions and Torture in International Waters

MARMARIS, TÜRKIYE — On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 PM, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) Steering Committee and participants, alongside released detainees and international legal experts and doctors, will hold a decisive press conference at Marmaris Port.

After unprecedented maritime state-piracy by the IOF, including the violent, illegal interception of vessels in international waters and the documented torture and sexual abuse of international activists, the Flotilla will continue its efforts to break the siege on Palestine on the final leg of the mission. Organizers will share updated plans for the fleet, now regrouped and expanded, and how they will proceed.

Additionally, GSF will announce next steps around legal and political accountability following the legal symposium held last week in Marmaris; and the moral imperative of global action over silence and complicity.

WHAT: Major Press Conference regarding the final phase of the GSF mission.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time (GMT +3)
WHERE: Beluga Beach, Marmaris, Türkiye

LIVESTREAM:
http://gsumud.link/live

WHO:

• Sümeyra Akdeniz Ordu, GSF Steering Committee Member
• Thiago Ávila, GSF Steering Committee Member, Recently released from israeli detention
• Saif Abukeshek, GSF Steering Committee Member, Recently released from israeli detention
• Nathalia Accioly, Human Rights Attorney
• Ko Tinmaung, Participant, Representing the Rohingya community
• Dr. Imane El Makhloufi, Participant Representing the GSF Medical Fleet

MEDIA ACCREDITATION & CONTACT

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 1414 620 950

Website: globalsumudflotilla.org
Submit press inquiries here.

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