The global flotilla “Sumud” uses about 50 civilian ships in an attempt to pierce the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza, which is the initiative to which Israel strongly opposes. There are a large number of lawyers, parliamentarians and activists on the ships, including Swedish climatic activists Gretu Thunberg.
Her passage through the Mediterranean Sea additionally raised international tensions, especially after the report that this week was attacked by drons. Italy and Spain gave warships to support their and other European nationals on the floti.
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Greece said that they would provide the safe navigation of flotilla in their waters, but today she should enter the international waters of the eastern Mediterranean. The organizers state that ships plan to arrive at the beginning of next week.
Israel, who established a naval blockade of Gaza, said the flotilla would not be missed and that the whole action would only use Hamas. The flotilla blamed Israel to attack drones, while the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the organizers to submit humanitarian aid to Israel, otherwise, they said, face the consequences.
“We don’t just bring humanitarian aid. We make hope and solidarity, and we send a strong message to keep the world with Palestine,” said Thunberg yesterday from the deck of a ship near the Greek island of Crete.
Italy suggested a compromise that help could be delivered to Cyprus and surrendered to Latin Patriarchate Jerusalem, which would further distribute in Gaza. Israel stated that he supports this idea, but Fleotilla Organizers refused.
The Italian Foreign Ministry sent a message to Italian participants of Flotilla, warning them not to continue the mission and offering them to return home if they decide to disembark in Greece.
It is stated that the war ship they sent only in the case of rescue surgery on the sea or in humanitarian missions, and that “under any circumstances” will not engage in military defense or offensive action against anyone.
“Everyone who chooses to continue with the mission to take on personal responsibility for all risks,” the Ministry said participants.
(Vijesti.ba / Hina)
