Global solidarity campaigns are surging worldwide in response to the ongoing Israeli assaults on Gaza’s civilian population and the prolonged siege that has lasted over 18 months. While many governments remain silent or complicit, individuals, civil society groups, and independent organisations are intensifying their political and humanitarian efforts to break the blockade and demand an end to the conflict.

In Malaysia, the “Thousand Ship Flotilla to Break the Siege on Gaza” has emerged as a prominent initiative, bringing together civil society actors from Asia and Europe. Inspired by the 2010 Freedom Flotilla, this campaign seeks to directly confront the blockade amid an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with organisers emphasising its broader participation and determination.

Lebanon is preparing the “Dignity Convoy,” a peaceful land-based mission organised by faith leaders, grassroots groups, and humanitarian volunteers. This convoy aims to deliver symbolic aid and messages of support to Gaza’s children while pressing decision-makers to open humanitarian corridors, framing the siege as a grave violation of human dignity.

In Cairo, hundreds of activists from dozens of countries took part in the “Global March to Gaza,” demanding humanitarian access through the Rafah crossing. Despite strict Israeli restrictions, the march broke through regional media silence and refocused international attention on the suffering endured by Gaza’s two million residents, challenging the paralysis of many Arab states.

The Norwegian vessel Madleen, part of a European-led flotilla carrying human rights activists and humanitarian aid, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces on 9 June 2025 and prevented from reaching Gaza. Though the crew was detained and deported, the mission succeeded in drawing global attention to the blockade and what rights organisations describe as a deliberate policy of starvation and collective punishment.

Despite the lack of decisive governmental action, these global campaigns reflect a growing, organised wave of principled solidarity. They represent more than expressions of empathy; they are acts of moral resistance against the siege imposed on Gaza’s civilian population. Across borders and seas, this international determination continues to challenge Gaza’s isolation through sustained action, advocacy, and presence.