Gaza Flotilla Departs from Spain to Challenge Israeli Blockade
A flotilla of over 70 boats carrying activists and aid has set sail from Barcelona, Spain, aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, this civilian-led mobilization involves more than 1,000 participants from around the world. The flotilla seeks to draw attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where residents face shortages of food and medicine due to the blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt since 2007. The flotilla's departure was delayed by bad weather, but organizers hope to revive global focus on Gaza's plight amid ongoing regional conflicts. 
