The Global Sumud aid flotilla plans to set sail again for war-torn Gaza from Barcelona on March 29, with significantly broader international participation, organizers announced on Thursday.

An Italian charity has accused Israel of blocking 250 tons of humanitarian aid intended for Gaza, citing disputes over the shipment’s contents and registration procedures.

Protests erupted in cities worldwide on the night of October 1 after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Thousands took to the streets to condemn the raid, demand the release of detained activists, and call for an end to the siege on the enclave.

The Netherlands called on Israel on Thursday to ensure the safety of passengers after Israel attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, currently sailing to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, reported early Wednesday that its vessels are now approximately 121 nautical miles (225 kilometers) from the coastal enclave.

An international aid flotilla is making its way toward the Gaza Strip in an effort to break the Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory, organizers announced Monday.

Activists from 44 countries have begun gathering in Tunisia for the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international initiative aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Vessels from Spain and Italy will meet ships from Tunisia before sailing together toward Gaza.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) announced on Thursday that it has lost contact with the "Handala," a ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of its mission to break Israel's blockade.