US EditionThe Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza with doubled participation, aiming to break the Israeli blockade
The mission carries medical supplies and 1,000 healthcare professionals as organizers seek safe passage for unarmed activists and a humanitarian corridor to Gaza.
- On Sunday, the Global Sumud Flotilla launched its second mission to Gaza from Barcelona with 70 boats and nearly 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.
- Organizers launched this mission following an unsuccessful attempt last September, when the Israeli military intercepted roughly 40 boats 130 kilometres off the Gaza coast, arresting more than 450 participants including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
- Spokesperson Pablo Castilla stated the main goal is "to condemn international complicity in what is happening in Gaza, demand accountability, and open a humanitarian corridor by sea and land." Organizers emphasize acting within international law.
- Separately, Istanbul prosecutors are seeking "aggravated life sentences" for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 34 others, alleging crimes against humanity including torture and obstruction of transportation vehicles during last year's interception.
- Israeli officials dismissed the proceedings as a "sham trial," while Israel maintains it does not withhold supplies for the more than 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip despite international criticism regarding aid access.
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noticiasdegipuzkoa.eusThe Catalan delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) of 40 people has sailed this Sunday at 1.30 p.m. from the port of Barcelona towards Gaza. As Europa Press points out, it will dock in another nearby port due to weather conditions.Many people have gathered in the Moll de la Fusta de Barcelona to witness and applaud the departure of the ships, whose aim is to break the blockade of Israel.
The wave forces to delay the expedition, which keeps its new destination secret "for safety".
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza is due to set sail today from the port of Barcelona to try to break through the Israeli blockade.
Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade. About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on the Global Sumud Flotilla, and more vessels are expected to join along the route towards Palestine. The Israeli military halted the roughly 40 boats assembled by the same o…
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