Dozens of boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla are advancing towards Gaza to break a blockade that has lasted more than seventeen years. The Birth of a Collective IdeaThe Global Sumud Flotilla emerged from years of previous attempts to break Gaza’s blockade. The Geopolitical StruggleIsrael remains firm in its intention to prevent the flotilla from entering Gaza. Sailing to Gaza has become an open challenge to the impunity with which fundamental human rights are violated. The Global Sumud Flotilla is not just a maritime convoy.