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Reporters Priyanka Raval and Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins, and special guest Mathilda Mallinson, discuss the historic Global Sumud Flotilla, the 42-strong pro-Palestinian flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces between October 1-3 while attempting to break Israel's siege on Gaza.

Award-winning journalist Mathilda Mallinson, reporting for Middle East Eye, was on board the boat at the head of the fleet. Her journey was cut short when the boat was sabotaged in an attack. Mathilda shares her firsthand experience of life on the boat, the illegal interception, detention and torture of her comrades, the lack of media coverage, and the profound lessons learned from the journey.

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As the genocide in Gaza entered its second year, the Global Sumud Flotilla attempted to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver critical humanitarian aid, but was thwarted in an intercept by Israeli naval forces. The flotilla comprised 42 vessels with 500 participants from more than 44 countries, making it the largest civilian-led convoy of its kind in history. It is named for ṣumūd, Arabic for 'steadfastness' or 'resilience'.

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Mathilda Mallinson is an award-winning journalist and presenter specialising in migration, displacement and human rights. She has reported for The Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, New Statesman, Evening Standard and more. She currently hosts Middle East Eye's live show, with a strong focus on the war in Gaza, and is a columnist at Byline Times. Mathilda is co-creator and host of the multi award-winning Media Storm podcast.

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This event is a fundraiser for Gaza Champions, a mutual aid network directly connecting families in Gaza with supporters around the world.

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