Why it matters:
This marks the largest coordinated maritime effort to reach Gaza, involving activists from over 40 countries and organizations like the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Global Movement to Gaza. Israeli regime says it will stand against the aid flotilla.
What he's saying:
“We’ll reassess at dawn tomorrow based on weather conditions and logistical readiness,” said Nabil Chennoufi, a steering committee member of the Morocco branch of the flotilla.
Chennoufi denied security concerns were behind the delay, noting that Tunisian authorities had approved the mission and encouraged its launch.
“The main reason for the delay is rain and wind,” he said.
Details:
The flotilla includes around 36 ships, with 500–700 participants.
Two or three vessels are not yet ready but may join later.
Additional ships from Italy, Spain, and Egypt are expected to merge with the fleet en route.
The mission was set to depart from Sidi Bou Said port, near Tunis.
Context:
Israel targeted the convoy with a drone strike, causing damage, early on Monday, September 8.
The big picture:
Thousands of Tunisians rallied Wednesday at the port in support of the flotilla and the Palestinian cause, chanting slogans and waving flags in protest of Israel’s blockade and military actions.
What’s next:
Organizers hope to open a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid to Gaza, where Israel has sealed all crossings since March 2, triggering widespread famine.
Go deeper:
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