Summary
A flotilla with about 50 boats and 500 activists is attempting to reach Gaza to break an Israeli blockade. The flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona, expects the Israeli navy to try to stop them, as they have done with previous flotillas.
Key Facts
- The flotilla is called the Global Sumud Flotilla and includes activists like Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela.
- They are carrying a small amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- The flotilla was sailing in international waters, near Egypt, but entered an area Israel warned them about.
- Israeli warships reportedly approached and disrupted their communications but did not stop the flotilla.
- The flotilla began its journey a month ago from Barcelona, Spain.
- Israel's government considers the flotilla a provocation and warned them to stop.
- European countries like Spain and Italy are involved; Spain supports the mission while Italy advised against it.
- The flotilla aims to reach Gaza by Thursday but expects possible interception by the Israeli navy.
