Flotilla pushes forward to Gaza despite lead ship’s damage
The Global Resilience Flotilla has announced that despite a mechanical failure affecting one of the lead ships, Gaza activists will continue their mission.
Crew members of the disabled Family Boat will assist other vessels with their experience in navigation, communication, and diplomatic coordination, a statement said. The flotilla’s steering committee will remain on board the Alma to provide field command.
Organisers emphasised the activists’ morale is high and all are safe and ready to sail. They noted the weather conditions are favourable.
The flotilla includes doctors, artists, religious leaders, lawmakers, and humanitarians who aim to break the punishing Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid.
Greece backs aid flotilla to Gaza with naval ship providing safe passage
A Greek naval warship has reached the Global Sumud Flotilla to guarantee the safe sailing of the boats currently in its waters, Greece’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis has said.
Gerapetritis said Athens has informed Israel that Greek citizens are among the dozens of activists on board the flotilla. Italy and Spain also dispatched naval vessels to support the aid boats after repeated attacks, including a drone attack early on Wednesday.
