In recent weeks, Israel has escalated its campaign to malign, discredit, and criminalize the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), falsely attempting to portray the civilian-led humanitarian mission as a “security threat.” For many, this rhetoric fits a broader pattern by Israel to delegitimize aid efforts and manufacture consent for lethal force against peaceful humanitarian volunteers. This escalation of Israeli rhetoric comes at a time when multiple drones of unidentified origin have been observed following the fleet, heightening concerns for participant safety. International law is clear: civilians engaged in humanitarian missions are protected, and any attack on or obstruction of the GSF would violate the Geneva Conventions.