"Gaza Lifting Unauthorized Blockade: Aid Fleet Featuring Greta Thunberg Departs for Gaza"
In a bold move aimed at breaking the blockade imposed by Israel, a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including climate change activist Greta Thunberg, set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, a large international coalition led by Thunberg and supported by activists from 44 countries, is on a mission to deliver aid and show solidarity with the people of Gaza.
The flotilla, which includes activists from several countries, is expected to arrive in the waters of the Gaza Strip in mid-September. This follows the interception and expulsion of 12 activists on board the sailboat Madleen by Israeli forces in June, 185 kilometres from Gaza.
Israel's stance towards the flotilla and aid deliveries to Gaza has been clear. In March, the country blocked all aid to Gaza, and an Israeli official has stated that Israel will soon slow or halt humanitarian aid into Gaza. This decision comes amid a state of famine declared by the United Nations in Gaza, where limited supplies of aid have resumed but are far from sufficient amid mass starvation and famine.
The situation in Gaza has led to protests in 44 countries in solidarity with the Palestinian people. European lawmakers and public figures, such as former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, are also part of the flotilla.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Israel has announced plans to push hundreds of thousands of people to the south. This decision has been met with resistance from the residents of Gaza city, who have repeatedly stated that they refuse to leave.
The aid being delivered by the flotilla is crucial, as it is now being distributed by a private US foundation whose operations have been marred by violence. Air aid drops have also resumed in Gaza, but Israel plans to stop airdrops over Gaza city in the coming days and reduce lorries.
The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission is a testament to the global solidarity and commitment to humanitarian aid. As the flotilla makes its way towards Gaza, the world watches and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
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