The global Somoud sails from Tunisia to break the siege in Gaza Gaza News

The departure of the fleet from Tunisia to Gaza was late due to logistical issues.

Somoud Somoud (GSF) began sailing from abroad TunisiaWith the organizers and participants who say they are determined to break the siege of Israel in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid that affects the need.

The convoy left the northern city of Piperrt with activists from more than 40 countries on board. Her departure was late after two ships were attacked earlier this week.

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On Monday, the main vessel family hit a drone while it was installed in Sidi Bou, followed by an attack on the boat on Tuesday evening.

No victims have been reported in the attacks.

Hassan Masoud of the island, who was reported to Sherine Abu Aklele’s boat.

“The ships carry food and humanitarian aid towards Gaza. The volunteers and the participants said that this task is not violent; they only aim to open a corridor to provide assistance towards the Palestinian people in Gaza.”

A number of prominent characters joined Flotilla, including the Clima Climate campaign, the Irish actress Liam Cunningham, and the former Barcelona mayor ADA Colau.

At least four Italian members participate in Parliament, along with dozens of other elected officials and activists.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Parliament that Rome urged Israel to respect the rights of its citizens on the fleet, including parliamentarians.

Tajani said: “Under my education, our embassy in Tel Aviv spoke to the Israeli authorities about respecting the rights of all citizens who are part of the fleet, including many members of Parliament,” Tajani said.

“I also called (Israeli), Foreign Minister (Gideon), who followed his awareness personally.”

Tajani said that 58 Italians are among the participants and the consular and diplomatic assistance will be provided.

The organizers say that the global Somoud fleet, which was called the name of the Arabic word for “flexibility”, represents one of the most challenges to date the blockade in the Gaza coast.

The attempt comes at a time when the United Nations warns that more than half a million Palestinians are facing catastrophic hunger, as relief groups and legal experts described the Israeli war on Gaza as genocide.

The attacks on the convoy follow the previous accidents in which the fleet ships were intercepted or targeted on the sea.

In early June, the Israeli navy intercepted the aid ship MASED In international waters, she seized the shipment of aid and detained its 12 -year -old crew, while in May, another ship, the conscience, was hit by drones near Maltese water, leaving unable to continue.