My Voyage on the Global Sumud Flotilla
In this article, I recount my decision to join the 2025 Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led mission aimed at drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. What began as an ordinary moment in my family and academic life quickly became a test of conscience, faith, and responsibility. I document the urgency of our mobilisation, the logistical and physical challenges of the journey, and the realities of sailing alongside hundreds of activists from more than 40 countries. From the dangers at sea to our interception in international waters, detention, and eventual deportation, this article offers a first-hand, journalistic account of a grassroots effort to confront injustice and bear witness to the human cost of silence.
