Palestinians in Gaza gather in support of Global Sumud Flotilla, protest Israel’s intervention.

SHOTLIST: GAZA, PALESTINE (MAY 6, 2026) 1. PALESTINIANS MARCHING AND CHANTING SLOGANS, HOLDING PALESTINIAN AND TURKISH FLAGS (TWO SHOTS) 2. VARIOUS OF PALESTINIANS HOLDING BANNERS, PALESTINIAN AND TURKISH FLAGS AS MUSIC PLAYS 3. VARIOUS OF PROTESTERS DELIVERING SPEECHES 4. ADVISER AT GAZA GOVERNMENT’S PRESS OFFICE TEYSIR MUHAYSIN SPEAKING TO REPORTER (Arabic) 5. PROTESTERS HOLDING BANNERS (TWO SHOTS) 6. REPRESENTATIVE OF NATIONAL UNION OF PALESTINIAN CLANS AND TRIBES EDIB EL-AKLUK SPEAKING TO REPORTER (Arabic) 7. VARIOUS OF PROTESTERS HOLDING BANNERS AND PHOTOS OF DETAINED GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA ACTIVISTS THIAGO AVILA AND SAIF ABUKESHEK, ALONG WITH TURKISH AND PALESTINIAN FLAGS GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 6, 2026: Palestinians in Gaza City gathered along the coast on Wednesday, May 6, to hold a demonstration in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla and to protest Israel’s intervention against it. Participants carried banners reading “Welcome Global Sumud Flotilla” and expressing solidarity, while also holding Palestinian and Turkish flags. Teysir Muhaysin, adviser at the Gaza government’s press office, said the rally was organized to show appreciation for activists delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, adding that Türkiye has provided continued humanitarian and political support to Palestinians throughout the conflict through its government, public, and civil society organizations. Edib el-Akluk, a representative of the National Union of Palestinian Clans and Tribes, called on the international community to open a maritime corridor to allow food and medical aid into Gaza. On April 29, the Israeli military intercepted boats affiliated with the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Crete. Flotilla organizers said 345 participants from 39 countries, including Turkish citizens, were aboard the vessels. They said Israeli forces seized 21 boats carrying about 175 activists, while other vessels continued toward Greek territorial waters. The initiative was the second mission launched by the Global Sumud Flotilla after a September 2025 attempt ended with an Israeli raid on ships in international waters and the arrest of hundreds of international activists. Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza since 2007. About 1.5 million Palestinians in the enclave have been displaced after two years of war that began in October 2023. Reporting by Hamza Z. H. Qraiqea / Writing by Ayse Elif Erdis