Barcelona: An international aid flotilla made up of activists, politicians, and artists from more than 44 countries set sail from the Spanish city of Barcelona toward Gaza on Monday. Their goal is to break the Israeli occupation blockade of the besieged city.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Global Sumud Flotilla, named after the Arabic word for "steadfastness," comprises approximately 20 boats carrying over 300 people, including doctors, journalists, and campaigners. After leaving Barcelona, the ships are set to travel across the Mediterranean to Italy, Greece, and Tunisia, where they will join another 20 ships carrying aid to the starving Palestinians.
This marks the third aid flotilla of its kind in recent months attempting to break the Israeli siege on Gaza. Previous attempts have been unsuccessful, with Israeli naval forces illegally intercepting the boats in international waters.