I ended a very short meeting with the commander of the Lebanese army, Rudolf Hikal. I ended the meeting after I asked Hikal whether he considered Hezbollah a terrorist organization, and he replied, "No, not in the context of the Lebanese situation."

As long as this mindset persists within the Lebanese army, I believe we lack a dependable partner.

Today, the Global Sumud Flotilla announced the largest coordinated humanitarian intervention for Palestine in history.

On March 29, 2026, a unified maritime flotilla and overland humanitarian convoy will depart simultaneously, mobilizing thousands from over 100 countries in a coordinated, nonviolent response to genocide, siege, mass starvation, and the destruction of civilian life in Gaza.

“This is the enemy we are confronting. It’s not a person. It’s a way of life that determines the future of other nations.” — Saif Abukeshek, GSF Steering Committee

The announcement was made at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, grounding this mission in a legacy of global solidarity and civil resistance.

This mission brings together:
- 1,000+ doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers
- Educators, engineers, and rebuilding teams
- War crimes and ecocide investigators

This isn’t just about sailing.
It’s about the world rising together.

📅 March 29, 2026