US Edition
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
Organizers say more than 70 boats and 1,000 people will join the civilian-led mission to deliver aid and challenge Israel’s blockade.
- On Wednesday, the Global Sumud Flotilla departed Barcelona, Spain, with dozens of boats carrying aid for Palestinians in Gaza, a mission organizers describe as the largest civilian-led mobilization against Israeli actions.
- Around 2 million Gaza residents currently live in ruins with severe shortages of food and medicine; more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began on Oct. 7, 2023, following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
- Greenpeace Spain and Open Arms support the mission, with activist Saif Abukeshek stating, "We sail because governments have failed," to mobilize action in a society that "feels helpless."
- Previous attempts to reach Gaza ended when Israeli authorities intercepted, arrested, and deported participants, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg during a similar mission last year.
34 Articles
34 Articles
On the morning of this Wednesday and after a delay caused by adverse weather conditions in the port of Barcelona, an international flotilla composed of dozens of vessels of multiple nationalities began its journey from the Marina Port Forum to the Eastern Mediterranean with a stated objective: to try to reach the Gaza Strip with humanitarian assistance. In this mission, called Global Sumud Flotilla, a Chilean delegation, composed of seven people…
Activist flotilla heads to Gaza from Spain
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate, with campaigners saying it's the biggest civilian-led mobilization of its kind against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territory. Nearly 40 boats were leaving Barcelona while the re…
A flotilla of about 40 boats set sail from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, organizers said.
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
