The Global Sumud Flotilla made a "technical stopover" in Menorca early Wednesday morning on its journey to Gaza, the organization reported in a statement. The mission departed Barcelona on Sunday, although they had to return to the Catalan capital due to a storm at sea. Once weather conditions permitted, they went out again.

Lucía Muñoz, Palma City Councilor and Podemos coordinator in the Balearic Islands; Alejandra Martínez, activist and communications specialist; and Reyes Rigo, activist and healthcare worker, were selected to embark on August 31st on the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civil society initiative that will include more than 50 boats and representatives from over 44 countries. The fleet, which will depart from Barcelona for Gaza, will be the largest collective effort by the international solidarity movement with Palestine to break the blockade on Gaza and will include sailors, healthcare workers, legal experts, and activists from around the world, including actress Susan Sarandon, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, and the Brazilian actor.