"The GSF, which departed Bizerte Port on Saturday, includes more than 40 vessels carrying between 500 and 700 activists from more than 40 countries, according to Anadolu. list of 3 itemsend of list Participants say they are determined to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Among those joining is Franco-Palestinian lawmaker Rima Hassan, a member of the French National Assembly, who announced her participation after boarding in Tunisia."
"Our governments are responsible for the continuation of the genocide in Gaza, Hassan wrote on X, accusing European leaders of silence in the face of Israeli attacks on aid convoys. In June, she joined another Gaza-bound boat that Israeli forces seized in international waters. he flotilla is supported by prominent activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who has long been vilified by Israeli officials for her solidarity with Palestinians."
"The flotilla reported this week that two of its ships the Family, which had members of the steering committee on board, and the Alma were attacked while anchored near Tunis. Activists suspect Israeli involvement, noting that one of the vessels was struck by a drone. Tunisia's Ministry of the Interior confirmed a premeditated aggression and said an investigation had been launched. Despite the attacks, flotilla organisers insist they will press ahead."
An international convoy called the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) departed Bizerte Port in Tunisia with more than 40 vessels carrying between 500 and 700 activists from over 40 countries. Participants aim to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Franco-Palestinian lawmaker Rima Hassan boarded in Tunisia and accused European leaders of remaining silent amid Israeli attacks on aid convoys, saying governments are responsible for the continuation of the genocide in Gaza. The flotilla reported attacks on two ships near Tunis, including a suspected drone strike; Tunisian authorities confirmed premeditated aggression and opened an investigation. Organisers insist the convoy will press ahead despite prior interceptions by Israeli naval forces.
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