Communist parties of Israel and Greece condemn attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Flotilla members rounded up after Israeli forces attack one of the boats -- image via news video screenshot

The Communists parties of Greece and Israel have both issued statements condemning Israel's illegal and violent interception of many of the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The Communist Party of Israel strongly condemns the ongoing violations of international law by the state of Israel

This night we witnessed another brutal illegal violation of International Law as Israeli naval forces intercepted the boats of the Sumud flotilla in international waters, after attacking and intimidating the flotilla for the past 4 weeks. The detention of peaceful citizens of sovereign countries, activists for peace and solidarity, who are taking responsibility which the countries of the world are required to take in order to stop the genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people in the Occupied Territories of Gaza and the West Bank.

The CPI, in the name of its Palestinian and Jewish comrades and supporters, wholeheartedly conveys its warmest greetings of solidarity to the brave activists of the Sumud Flotilla, who are actively defying the siege imposed on Gaza since 18 years and seeking to break the Israeli criminal starvation of the people of Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, salutes and solidarity of their peoples – as we saw the tens of thousands of people, at late hours of night, in many cities around the world protesting this illegal act.

The international community is well practiced in exercising pressure over countries which – to its standards- commit violations or acts of aggression. We only demand to match this tool of international pressure to stop a genocide that is broadcasted live for almost 2 years now, and only accomplices of the genocide can deny.

As we welcome the continuous acts of recognition of the State of Palestine by more countries in the world – it is time to turn this recognition into actual program and steps that lay international pressure on the Israeli government to immediately halt its aggression, for every minute this war continues more women, children and civilians are massacred or starved in Gaza.

The international community is well practiced in exercising pressure over countries which – to its standards- commit violations or acts of aggression. We only demand to match this tool of international pressure to stop a genocide that is broadcasted live for almost 22 years now, and only accomplices of the genocide can deny. As we welcome the continuous acts of recognition of the State of Palestine by more countries in the world – it is time to turn this recognition into actual program and steps that lay international pressure on the Israeli government to immediately halt its aggression, for every minute this war continues more women, children and civilians are massacred or starved in Gaza.

Stop the genocidal war NOW!

Solidarity with the courageous activists of the Sumud Flotilla!

Down with the occupation!

Freedom to the people of Palestine!

Haifa, October 2nd, 2025

The pirate attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla fully reflects the criminal character of the murderous state of Israel

In a statement regarding the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli armed forces, the Press Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) emphasizes the following:

“The KKE condemns the attack by Israeli armed forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, including the Greek ship Oxygen, which was carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip that is under blockade.

This pirate attack fully reflects the criminal character of the murderous state of Israel, which acts in violation of every concept of international law towards the Palestinian people and the solidarity movement with them.

The EU’s hypocrisy and support for Israel’s policies has once again been exposed, leaving the crew vulnerable to interception by Israel. The Greek government bears enormous responsibility because, despite repeated requests, it did absolutely nothing to protect the crew members, committed as it is to its strategic alliance with the murderous state. It is still essential to ensure the safe arrival of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and the release of the crew members detained by Israel.”