Gaza Aid Blockade: Activists Clash with Settlers at Ashdod Port

Activists in Ashdod Prevent Blockade of Gaza Aid Trucks Ashdod, Israel – On May 29, 2025, a group of activists staged a protest at the Ashdod port to prevent Israeli settlers from blocking trucks carrying food and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The demonstration highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the importance of ensuring access to essential supplies for the civilian population. "Every child has the right to food, every hostage has the right to water," shouted one activist, captured on video. The footage shows tense moments as activists physically intervened to prevent the trucks from being stopped. The activists' actions underscore the increasing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing restrictions on the flow of essential goods. The protest attracted significant attention, illustrating the growing international pressure to alleviate the suffering of the Gazan people. While the settlers argued that some aid was being diverted to militant groups, the activists countered that such concerns should not prevent the delivery of essential supplies to the civilian population, particularly children. The event ended without major incidents, but the underlying tension remains.