Key Facts
• On August 30, 2025, Greta Thunberg and activists departed Barcelona, Spain.
• The group, called “Global Smood,” includes activists from 44 countries.
• Approximately 20 ships are carrying food, medicine, and humanitarian aid.
• Participants include actors Susan Sarandon and Liam Cunningham.
• The fleet plans to stop at ports in Italy and Greece en route to Gaza.
• The mission aims to break Israel’s blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor.
• In June 2025, Thunberg’s previous attempt to deliver aid was blocked by Israeli forces.
Summary
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and a group of activists from 44 countries have embarked on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Departing from Barcelona, Spain, on August 30, 2025, the fleet, known as “Global Smood,” consists of approximately 20 ships carrying essential supplies such as food and medicine. The initiative seeks to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza and establish a humanitarian corridor. Notable participants include actors Susan Sarandon and Liam Cunningham. The fleet will make stops in Italy and Greece before heading to Gaza. This marks Thunberg’s second attempt to deliver aid to Gaza, following a failed effort in June 2025, which was intercepted by Israeli forces.
