Eleven more flotilla vessels carrying humanitarian aid are currently sailing off the coast of the Greek island of Crete towards the Gaza Strip in an attempt to break Israel’s “illegal blockade.”

The flotilla, organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG), began its mission on September 27 with the departure of 10 boats from San Giovanni Li Cuti harbour in Catania, Sicily, Italy .

On September 30, Conscience, the latest and largest boat in this historic flotilla, joined the fleet, bringing the total to 11. Around 100 passengers are on board, including journalists, doctors and international activists.

Organisers say the voyages aim to highlight Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis, challenge restrictions on media access, and demonstrate solidari

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