Gaza Border Blockade: Mandela's Grandson Joins Global Flotilla To Challenge Israeli Navy

Mandla Mandela is joining the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver aid through Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, framing the mission as a moral campaign reminiscent of anti-apartheid sanctions. The effort involves dozens of boats and high-profile activists from 44 countries, raising diplomatic stakes and the risk of maritime confrontations. Israel maintains the blockade to prevent weapons reaching Hamas; organizers say the aim is humanitarian access amid severe hunger in Gaza.