#Alt4YouGLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLAPRESS STATEMENTISRAEL’S DEMAND TO “DOCK AND TRANSFER” AID IS PART OF ITS ONGOING BLOCKADE OF GAZASeptember 23rd, 2025The Israeli Foreign Ministry’s recent call for flotilla vessels to “dock and transfer” humanitarian aid through Ashkelon Port in Israel cannot be understood as a neutral logistical request. It is part of a long-standing pattern: Israel’s deliberate obstruction of aid to Gaza and its attempts to delegitimize those who challenge its unlawful blockade.Since May 2025, after lifting its “total blockade,” Israel has only permitted an average of 70 trucks per day into Gaza. UN agencies estimate that between 500 and 600 trucks are required daily to meet basic needs.Israel’s record of intercepting vessels, blocking convoys, and restricting routes shows that its intent is …[1/3]