US EditionThe Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza with doubled participation, aiming to break the Israeli blockade
The convoy includes more than 70 boats and nearly 1,000 volunteers, as organisers seek to deliver aid and challenge Israel’s blockade.
- 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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The flotilla's departure from Barcelona has been postponed due to weather. In total, around a hundred ships with around a thousand activists from 70 countries are expected to participate in the expedition.
Gaza-bound aid flotilla sets sail symbolically, delays international waters departure due to weather conditions
The Global Sumud Flotilla left Barcelona symbolically for Gaza on Sunday, but delayed its departure into international waters due to adverse weather conditions, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition coordinator, Spanish public broadcaster RTVE reported. “Due to weather conditions, our mission will sail from this port today, but will not be sailing to international waters because we cannot make this journey safely today,” said Thiago Avila.…
Spain Gaza Flotilla – GazetteXtra
Spain Gaza Flotilla – GazetteXtra In a renewed effort to break the decades-long blockade of the Gaza Strip, a Spain-led flotilla set sail this week, drawing international attention and stirring diplomatic tensions. The convoy, comprising several vessels loaded with humanitarian aid, aims to deliver essential supplies directly to Gaza’s beleaguered population, circumventing restrictions imposed by [...]
The Global Sumud Flotilla has postponed its departure from the port of Barcelona this Sunday to the Gaza Strip due to adverse weather conditions. The expedition, formed by a quarantine of boats, had planned to sail this Sunday from the Moll de la Fusta to the Gaza Strip to provoke Israel. According to the organizers, the planned strong wave — with waves of between four and five meters — has forced to delay the start of the trip. Ridiculous from …
large Gaza flotilla leaves Barcelona
A large humanitarian ‘Global Sumud Flotilla” has left Barcelona with essential supplies for Gaza, which continues to starve under Israeli blockade and bombing. Earlier flotillas and their volunteer crews have faced attack and abduction by the Israeli occupation, but have raised international awareness of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. The convoy, which will grow to more than 70 vessels and over a thousand participants as it sails, is the fif…
The departure of the flotilla has been preceded by two days of activities in Barcelona
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