"The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of around 20 boats with participants from 44 countries, chose to return and delay its departure to "prioritise safety", a statement said. Facing winds of more than 35 miles per hour, some of the smaller boats taking part in the mission would have been at risk, it said. The flotilla is the largest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea."
"Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters had gathered under a scorching sun on the docks of Barcelona's old port on Sunday to cheer the mission as it took off. Spain's national weather agency Aemet had issued warnings of rainfall and strong storms for the region of Catalonia, as well as other parts of Spain. It was unclear when the maritime convoy would depart Barcelona again. Other boats are expected to join from across the Mediterranean in the coming days, including from Tunis and Sicily."
The Global Sumud Flotilla consists of around 20 boats with participants from 44 countries. The convoy delayed departure from Barcelona to prioritise safety amid winds exceeding 35 miles per hour that would have put smaller vessels at risk. The mission represents the largest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip by sea. The flotilla departed Barcelona with humanitarian aid and activists on board. Ireland is represented by TD Paul Murphy, author Naoise Dolan, comedian Tadhg Hickey and actor Liam Cunningham. Israel has stepped up its offensive on Gaza City, limiting deliveries while food experts warn of famine and catastrophic hunger for hundreds of thousands.
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