Keys | How many floats have already tried?
Despite being the greatest to try to break the blockade, the Fleeta de la Libertad is not the first to try. The humanitarian mission faces its final stretch, that of its journey. But how many times has this been tried?
– Since when does the naval blockade exist?
It was established by Israel in 2007, after Hamas’s power in the enclave. Numerous human rights organizations denounce the blockade as a, considered illegal according to it.
– What waters controls a country?
The territorial waters extend. In that space the nation can enforce its laws and control access. After these are the maritime strip of up to 370.4 kilometers, these areas do not confer full sovereignty. International waters begin beyond.
– Did anyone arrive before the establishment of the blockade?
In 2008, a year after Hamas took control in the strip, the Free Gaza movement, since Israel had not yet fully established its blockade. In mid -2009, the Israeli Navy began to intercept any boat in the area and completed the maritime fence to Gaza. Since 2010 no flotilla has reached the Palestinian territory.
– How many floats have tried to break the blockade?
On May 31, 2010, the first flotilla of freedom, composed of six ships, was arrested by Israeli forces. These opened fire against the Turkish passenger ship Mavi Marmara. The Israeli Navy declared that it acted in personal defense.
In 2011, the Fleeta de la Libertad II was formed in Greece, but never sailed in the direction of Gaza. Israeli pressure led Greece to prohibit the game of flotillas from its ports.
On June 29, 2015, the Freedom II flotilla again tried its journey, this time under Swedish flag. They were intercepted 160 kilometers from Gaza. The Israelis used taser guns against travelers.
In October 2016, the initiative, with an entirely feminine crew, was arrested before reaching Gaza. The participants were arrested and deported from Israel.
In 2018 it was the turn of the Future Flore Fluleta for Palestine, also blocked by Israeli forces.
Already in June 2025, whose participants included activist Greta Thunberg, was arrested.
Finally, in July 2025, he tried, but was intercepted in international waters. His crew was arrested.
