Two vessels departed Sunday from Syros island carrying humanitarian supplies for Gaza residents. The ships Oxygen and Ilektra joined the Global Sumud Flotilla mission to challenge the Israeli maritime blockade. Approximately 500 supporters gathered at Ermopoulis port to witness the departure ceremony. Both Greece-flagged boats transported essential goods to address the severe food shortage affecting Palestinian civilians. The crew members expressed determination to demonstrate solidarity with Gaza's population.
The flotilla represents an independent humanitarian effort backed by prominent activists like Greta Thunberg. Previous drone strikes targeted the fleet while stationed near Tunisia, raising safety concerns for participants. United Nations officials declared famine conditions around Gaza City in August, affecting nearly one million residents. The conflict began in October 2023 following a Hamas attack that killed 1,219 people. Israeli military operations have resulted in 64,871 Palestinian deaths according to Gaza health authorities.
The flotilla represents an independent humanitarian effort backed by prominent activists like Greta Thunberg. Previous drone strikes targeted the fleet while stationed near Tunisia, raising safety concerns for participants. United Nations officials declared famine conditions around Gaza City in August, affecting nearly one million residents. The conflict began in October 2023 following a Hamas attack that killed 1,219 people. Israeli military operations have resulted in 64,871 Palestinian deaths according to Gaza health authorities.
