The Global Sumud Flotilla's arrival in Gaza has been actively intercepted by Israeli naval forces as of early October 2025. At least one breakaway flotilla vessel, Mikeno, has reportedly entered Gaza's territorial waters around October 1, 2025, but its tracking signal was lost approximately 9.3 nautical miles from Gaza, with unclear details on its status. Meanwhile, Israeli naval forces intercepted and detained activists from multiple flotilla vessels about 70 nautical miles off Gaza’s coast, and about 13 vessels were stopped. Despite this, about 30 other boats continue to sail toward Gaza, with some activists aiming to reach Gaza possibly around Yom Kippur (starting sunset October 1, 2025). The flotilla began its voyage from Spain on August 31, 2025, comprising over 40 vessels and nearly 500 activists attempting to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.
Thus, the flotilla as a whole had not reached Gaza fully but several boats have gotten close or entered Gaza waters as of the beginning of October 2025, amidst Israeli naval interceptions. The precise final successful arrival timing depends on continued developments and possible further interceptions.
