By Riffat Kausar
Snn News Finland
Palestine Convoy of 500 Activists Crosses Into Turkey
The Palestine Convoy, a land-based solidarity mission that departed Bosnia and Herzegovina with more than 500 participants, has crossed into Turkey after passing through Albania and Greece.
The journey began with an international assembly in Sarajevo on 25 July, followed by a rally and commemoration in Srebrenica on 26 July.
Part of the convoy departed Srebrenica with 17 buses, dozens of vehicles and ambulances, on a land journey expected to last nearly 20 days.
Organizers describe it as an international civil initiative bringing together more than 500 activists, rights advocates and parliamentarians from around 30 countries.
Palestine Convoy Route Through the Balkans
Participants travelled through Albania and Greece before entering Turkey through the ฤฐpsala border crossing on 30 July.
The group, made up of civil society representatives from more than 20 European countries, said its stated aim is to draw attention to human rights violations in Palestine and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
By early August, the convoy had advanced further into Turkish territory. Hundreds gathered outside the Melike Hatun Mosque in Ankara to welcome the group, according to Press TV.
Separately, TRT World reported the convoy had arrived in Ankara after travelling thousands of kilometres from Bosnia.
Who Is Organizing the Convoy
Organizers say the effort has a defined leadership structure. Spokesperson Hรผseyin Durmaz, a medical doctor and civil rights activist, previously took part in the Global March to Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla, while Tunisian activist Fatma Ezzahrae El Hbibi is leading international coordination.
Bosnian organizer Ilday Husoviฤ has handled delegation logistics inside Bosnia and Herzegovina, and French activist Sรฉbastien Michelot is involved in broader mobilization efforts.
Volunteers joining the convoy are required to register, undergo an interview, and complete security and operational training, and leadership has said participants must remain nonviolent and comply with local laws in every country they pass through.
Key Facts
- Convoy departed Sarajevo/Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 25โ26 July 2026
- More than 500 participants from roughly 20โ30 countries, per organizers
- 17 buses plus dozens of vehicles and ambulances involved
- Entered Turkey via the ฤฐpsala border crossing on 30 July; reached Ankara by early August
- Planned onward route: Turkey โ Iraq โ Jordan โ Palestinian territories border
- Palestine Convoy
FAQs:
Q: How many people are part of the Palestine Convoy?
A: Organizers say more than 500 activists, rights advocates and parliamentarians are involved, representing an estimated 20 to 30 countries depending on the source.
Q: Where did the convoy start?
A: It began with an assembly in Sarajevo and a commemoration event in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in late July 2026.
Q: What is the convoy’s stated goal?
A: Organizers say it aims to draw international attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Q: Has the convoy reached the Palestinian border yet?
A: No. As of early August, it had reached Ankara, Turkey; onward travel through Iraq and Jordan was still planned.
Q: Who is leading the convoy?
A: Spokesperson Hรผseyin Durmaz and coordinators including Fatma Ezzahrae El Hbibi, Ilday Husoviฤ and Sรฉbastien Michelot are named by organizers as lead figures.
What Comes Next for the Palestine Convoy
According to Daily Sabah, the remaining participants around 85 who travelled the full overland route are expected to continue through Iraq and Jordan before reaching the border of the Palestinian territories. Precise arrival timing at the border has not been independently confirmed.
Note on sourcing: Turkish outlet reporting (Daily Sabah, TRT, Press TV) and pro-Palestine Convoy outlets (Palestine Uncensored, PLF Pakistan) all corroborate the core numbers; no Western wire service (AP/Reuters) confirmation was found at time of writing, so this is flagged as organizer- and regional-media-sourced rather than independently wire-verified.
: Palestine Convoy departs Bosnia with 500+ activists, crosses Balkans toward Turkey
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