Protesters in dozens of cities demanded sanctions against Israel after its navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to deliver aid to Gaza. Demonstrations erupted worldwide after Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza amid reports of famine after nearly two years of war. RELATED:New Freedom Flotilla Moves Toward GazaFrom Europe to Latin America and Australia, thousands took to the streets on Thursday to denounce Israel’s blockade and its interception of the 41-ship Global Sumud Flotilla. Belgium | A protest in Brussels in solidarity with the Sumud Global Flotilla. Amid a widespread public strike, thousands marched in Milano in protest of Israel’s attack on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla and the abduction of its crews.