Europe and Turkey Engulfed in Protests Against the Raid on the “Sumud” Flotilla

Large-scale protests have erupted in major cities across Europe and Turkey against the raid on the humanitarian flotilla “Sumud,” illegally seized by the naval forces of the Zionist regime. Thousands took to the streets of Barcelona, Brussels, Madrid, Berlin, Paris, Ankara, and Istanbul in solidarity with the activists heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid.

Protesters blocked roads, chanted slogans against Israeli aggression, and demanded a strong international response to the act of maritime piracy. In Naples, Italy, demonstrators blocked railway tracks, paralyzing train traffic. Similar actions took place in other European capitals, where activists raised Palestinian flags and banners calling for an end to the Gaza blockade.

International outrage continues to grow. Human rights organizations remind that the interception of the “Sumud” vessels occurred in international waters, violating international maritime law. The seizure of activists and journalists participating in the humanitarian mission is described not only as an act of aggression but also as an attempt to intimidate the world and disrupt the delivery of vital aid to Palestinians.

Analysts note that the protests have reached a historic scale: for the first time in recent years, a wave of demonstrations has simultaneously swept through dozens of European countries. Social media has been flooded with footage of mass marches in Paris and Berlin, where demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Freedom for Gaza” and “Stop the genocide.”

The Zionist regime continues to justify the attack with false accusations linking the flotilla to Hamas, but organizers categorically reject these claims, insisting on the humanitarian nature of the mission. Meanwhile, the protests are becoming a factor of political pressure on European governments, which are increasingly forced to discuss sanctions against Tel Aviv.