US EditionGlobal Sumud Flotilla to Continue Towards Gaza Despite Difficulties
Despite drone attacks and mechanical failure, the Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 vessels from 40+ countries continues delivering aid to Gaza amid calls for international sanctions.
- On Friday, the Global Sumud Flotilla said it is preparing to depart from the coast of Crete on its final leg toward Gaza, with organisers calling Crete the last `safe port` offering land crew options.
- UN investigators recently concluded Israel is committing genocide, with over 65,500 killed, prompting the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the blockade and deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
- Drone strikes on Wednesday hit the flotilla off Greece, Italy and Spain deployed naval ships, and the Family Boat suffered a catastrophic technical failure with six Greek reinforcement vessels expected.
- Frontex announced it will not help the flotilla, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella urged avoiding `putting anyone in harm's way` while the Italian government pressed for a humanitarian corridor via Cyprus.
- Organisers said they expect to reach Gaza within five to eight days, participants remain committed, and Mandla Mandela appealed for international solidarity.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla, known in Spain simply as the Flotilla de la Libertad, is an international coalition of civilian boats that sailed before summer with the aim of breaking the blockade on Gaza and bringing humanitarian aid to the territory. Formed by tens of ships and thousands of participants from more than forty countries, they left from different ports in order to carry out solidarity and non-violent actions, according to their organi…
The Global Sumud Flotilla returns its way to Gaza, in its fourth week of crossing. The 42 ships that have managed to reach the coasts of Crete in good condition have raised anchors this Saturday afternoon, just as the sun was hiding in the sea. This has been a great joy for its crew, since many assumed with despair to have to spend a fourth night in Greek waters. The attack with drones of Tuesday night and an irreparable engine failure in the Fa…
The Sumud Flotilla in the next hours will resume the route to Gaza, despite the failures, the attacks of Israel and the appeals to desist. It is what we learn from the members of the crews, according to which the news provided on the weather conditions would allow navigation. Some, however, would have decided not to leave and would still be in interlocutions regarding the hypothesis of a mediation, so that tensions with the Israeli authorities c…
Global Sumud Flotilla Defies Odds: Gaza Flotilla Loses Flagship 'Family' to Drone Attack, Vows to Continue Mission - teleSUR English
The Global Sumud Flotilla faces drone attacks and political tension. Spain and Italy deploy naval forces to protect civilian aid ships bound for Gaza amid Israel’s blockade. Related: Italy Deploys Navy Ships to Protect Gaza Aid Flotilla 7 Critical Moves in the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission: A Humanitarian Standoff in the Mediterranean In a bold act of civil resistance and international solidarity, the Global Sumud Flotilla has become the focal p…
Global Sumud Flotilla to continue towards Gaza despite difficulties
The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission to break Israel's siege on Gaza continues, but without the Family Boat, which is stranded off Crete due to a serious engine malfunction. Ten Italians have abandoned the journey after government pressure, but most have decided to continue.
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