Gaza Strip
Some 1,000 people showed up to the event, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and UJA-Federation of New York.
“Jihadi Hamas officially sponsors the ‘Sumud’ flotilla. The flotilla embraces that support. No ambiguity there,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“There is no limit to the amount of aid that can enter Gaza,” said the Israeli Defense Ministry body.
“Aid is consistently exceeding international requirements,” said COGAT.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for full implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan during the meeting.
Israeli soldiers control some 54% of the Strip’s territory as a fragile truce remains in place.
The reported talks marked the first direct U.S. engagement with Hamas since the ceasefire put into place on Oct. 10, 2025.
The vessels left Spain following a “temporary weather-related delay,” organizers said.
No injuries were reported among Israeli forces.
Stormy weather delays a Barcelona-launched flotilla of more than 70 protest vessels, as organizers vow to resume once seas calm.
The terrorists took several civilians captive on Oct. 7, 2023, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen and Or Levy.
Talks will focus on the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
