MADRID, Sept 1 (KUNA) -- An international aid flotilla made up of activists, politicians, and artists from more than 44 countries sail from the Spanish city of Barcelona toward Gaza on Monday, their goal is to break Israeli occupation blockade of the besieged city.
The Global Sumud Flotilla, named after the Arabic word for "steadfastness," is made up of approximately 20 boats that carry over 300 people, including doctors, journalists, and campaigners.
After leaving Barcelona, the ships will travel across the Mediterranean to Italy, Greece, and Tunisia, where they will join another 20 ships carrying aid to the starving Palestinians.
This is the third aid flotilla of its kind in recent months to attempt to break the Israeli siege on Gaza.
Previous attempts have been unsuccessful, with Israeli naval forces illegally intercepting the boats in international waters. (end) hnd.mb