In an attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, celebrity and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg set out with others on a freedom flotilla towards Gaza on August 31. Around 100 activists and journalists, including Thunberg, were reportedly on the boat. The Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising more than 40 vessels and approximately 500 volunteers, is the largest mission to attempt to break the siege of Gaza since the first flotilla set sail all the way back in 2008. Spain and Italy had sent their navies to escort the flotilla through part of their journey to Gaza. Furthermore, the Global Sumud Flotilla’s website shows that over 3 million emails have been sent by supporters of their cause to their representatives. Sophomore Isela Brand said, “I don’t know much about the issue, but I’m very happy and I hope everyone is okay and aid is sent out.” Additionally, Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Sumud Flotilla would “Sail Until Gaza is Free.” On October 1, the flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces and detained before being deported. The last boat, the Marinette, was intercepted on October 3 just 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza. Reports claim that Thunberg wasn’t supplied with adequate food and water and had to sleep in a cell infested with bed bugs. Israel has claimed their reason for commandeering the flotilla was to stop the potential smuggling of weapons and supplies to Hamas terrorists who remain in the enclave. Since the flotilla’s capture, all activists who had been detained have been released from Israeli custody. Furthermore, Israel and Palestine have agreed to a ceasefire, and both sides are holding their breath and hoping that this may finally be the end of the conflict, which has plagued the region for just over two years.