Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege
Summary
The Global Sumud Flotilla has left Barcelona with the aim of breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The flotilla includes activists from many countries and plans to arrive in Gaza by mid-September. Previous attempts to deliver aid to Gaza by sea were stopped by Israeli forces.Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla departed from Barcelona on a mission to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
- The flotilla includes boats with activists, lawmakers, and public figures from 44 countries.
- Organizers plan for additional boats from Greece, Italy, and Tunisia to join the flotilla.
- Swedish activist Greta Thunberg participated, criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- The UN recently declared a famine in Gaza amid ongoing conflicts.
- Prior flotilla attempts to reach Gaza by sea were intercepted by Israeli forces.
- The flotilla describes itself as independent and not tied to any political group.
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