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The South African Government is closely monitoring the situation involving the Global Sumud Flotilla, currently navigating a high-risk area in the Mediterranean Sea, with reports of unidentified drone activity near civilian vessels causing alarm.
Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), emphasised South Africa’s call for restraint and adherence to international law.
“South Africa wishes to reiterate, in the strongest terms, its call for all actors to adhere strictly to international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and relevant international humanitarian law principles,” he said.
Phiri stressed that the safety and security of the flotilla’s participants, including South African citizens, is of paramount importance.
“The safety, security, and physical integrity of all unarmed participants aboard the Flotilla, including South African citizens, are of paramount importance,” he added.
He warned that any military engagement or forceful detention of the vessels in international waters would constitute a serious breach of international norms. Phiri further highlighted the peaceful and humanitarian mission of the flotilla.
“It must be underscored that the Flotilla is a civilian-led initiative, embarked upon a peaceful and humanitarian mission. Its participants aim to draw attention to the severe and urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza and to deliver vital aid to alleviate the widespread suffering,” Phiri said.
Reports indicate that as the flotilla approaches the high-risk zone near Gaza, it has encountered increased drone activity and naval presence, raising fears of potential interception.
Activist Mandla Mandela who is aboard one of the ships in the flotilla said the group remains steadfast in its mission to reach Gaza. “Comrades on our boat remain united and steadfast as we get closer and closer to Gaza with a possibility of being intercepted at any moment,” he said.
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