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Global Sumud Flotilla Attempts ⁣to Break Israeli Blockade of ⁢Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

In the absence of international action to stop the Israeli government from continuing its operations in Gaza, people from around the world are embarking on flotillas aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza, delivering desperately ⁢needed aid, and protesting the ongoing conflict. This week,a coalition of activists‍ launched the global Sumud Flotilla despite reported threats and ⁣danger.

The Global Sumud Flotilla is comprised of activists from⁢ North Africa, Gulf states, france, and Malaysia. ⁤ The flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid – including medical‍ supplies and essential goods -‍ to the Gaza Strip, which has faced severe restrictions on imports since 2007.Organizers also⁣ state their‍ intention⁣ is to raise international awareness ‍of the situation in Gaza and pressure for a lasting ceasefire and ⁤resolution to the conflict.

Reported Attacks on the Flotilla

On september⁤ 8,⁤ an explosion occurred on ‍board the flotilla’s “family⁢ Boat,” a Portuguese-flagged vessel carrying ⁤members of the flotilla’s steering committee in Tunisian waters. Organizers reported ⁤that an item dropped by a ⁢drone struck the boat,which they condemned as a targeted act ⁤of intimidation. the following day, organizers reported a⁤ second ⁣drone attack,releasing footage and⁢ an⁤ image of a burned item found on ⁣deck.

The‍ Humanitarian ⁤Crisis in Gaza

The flotilla’s‍ efforts come amid a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. More than 63,000 Palestinians have ⁢been⁤ killed in the last 23 months of conflict, including over 2,000⁤ while attempting to⁢ access humanitarian aid. entire neighborhoods ⁤have ⁤been destroyed, and the vast majority of the population has been forcibly displaced.