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Israel's war in Gaza

Logbook: The Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey to Gaza

Photographer Mauricio Morales began his journey in Barcelona and stopped in Greece a few days before the civilian maritime mission he was participating in was attacked by the Israeli army

Mauricio Morales

On board the flotilla - Oct 03, 2025 - 10:54CEST

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A volunteer on the 'Family' boat says goodbye as the ship departs the port of Barcelona on August 31, on its way to Gaza. Mauricio Morales

On board the 'Alma', a volunteer gazes out at the Mediterranean Sea on the first day of the journey, September 1.Mauricio Morales

After a night of rough seas, exhausted volunteers on board the 'Alma' get some rest on September 2. Mauricio Morales

An Australian volunteer on board the flotilla as it crosses international waters en route to Tunisia on September 2. Mauricio Morales

Messages of hope on the walls of the 'Alma', written by volunteers on September 7. Mauricio Morales

The Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey to Gaza — A volunteer deploys the Palestinian flag on the bow of the 'Alma' as the Tunisian coast becomes visible on the horizon, on September 7. Mauricio Morales

Local boats come out to greet the Global Sumud Flotilla as it enters the port of Tunis on September 7. Mauricio Morales

Thousands of people gather at the port of Tunis to wave goodbye to the flotilla as it continues on its journey to Gaza on September 10.Mauricio Morales

Volunteers help bring in supplies before the ships continue on their journey on September 12.Mauricio Morales

The Irish artist and activist Tadgh Hickey repairing the 'Alma' during a technical stop on September 12.Mauricio Morales

Volunteers embrace after being reassigned to different vessels or temporarily disembarking on September 13. Mauricio Morales

Osman, a 42-year-old doctor from Turkey, leads a first aid training session for volunteers on the 'Alma' on September 16.Mauricio Morales

Omar Faris, a Polish national of Palestinian descent, speaks with Murat, a Turkish volunteer, on board the 'Alma' on September 16.Mauricio Morales

Greta Thunberg takes part in a September 17 training session for non-violent response to potential boarding of their boats by Israeli forces.Mauricio Morales

Six members of the 'Alma' take turns watching out for drones that have been seen near their ships, in international waters, on September 23.Mauricio Morales

A security meeting in the stern of the 'Alma' on September 23, as the flotilla prepares for a critical leg of the journey.Mauricio Morales

Yasemin Acar, a German volunteer, and Semih, a Turkish volunteer, inspect the damage to their ship following a drone attack on September 24.Mauricio Morales

Yasemin Acar and Semih on a zodiac, approaching one of the ships affected by the drone attack against the flotilla on September 24.Mauricio Morales

The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, volunteering on the 'Alma', with Yasemin Acar, one of the organizers of the flotilla, saying goodbye to a team from Reuters on the southern coast of the island of Crete, on September 25.Mauricio Morales

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