"Global Sumud Flotilla braces for escalating dangers as it approaches Gaza amid drone attacks, Israeli threats. On board the Alma, Greek territorial waters The activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla remain alert. Wednesday's drone attack on the vessels heading towards Gaza to break Israel's siege on the Palestinian enclave is not expected to be the last. As the flotilla, currently travelling in Greek territorial waters, nears Gaza, a larger Israeli attack is expected."
"What happened was yet another war crime committed against civilians, against a humanitarian mission, said Yasemin Acar, a 38-year-old German-Turkish member of the Global Sumud Flotilla's steering committee. Acar is experienced in spotting drones and assessing security risks, having previous experience trying to reach Gaza on June's Madleen flotilla, which Israel intercepted. The crew including Acar were detained and then deported by Israel."
The Global Sumud Flotilla is approaching Gaza through Greek territorial waters while facing drone attacks and repeated Israeli threats. Activists aboard the Alma remain on high alert after a Wednesday drone strike on vessels heading to Gaza to try to break Israel's siege. Yasemin Acar, a 38-year-old German-Turkish steering committee member, described the drone attack as a war crime against civilians and a humanitarian mission. Acar has prior experience from the intercepted Madleen flotilla and was previously detained and deported. The flotilla counted 15 drones over the Alma overnight, experienced radio and internet disruptions by 11pm, and mobilised volunteers to don life vests and gather for instructions.
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