"It comes as Israel has stepped up its offensive on Gaza City, limiting the deliveries of food and basic supplies in the north of the Palestinian territory. Food experts warned earlier this month that the city was in famine and that half a million people across the strip were facing catastrophic levels of hunger. The Global Sumud Flotilla is carrying food, water and medicine."
"The maritime convoy of about 20 boats and delegations from 44 countries is claimed to be the largest attempt to date to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip by sea, which has now lasted 18 years. They will be joined by more ships from ports in Italy and Tunisia in the coming days, on the route from the western end of the Mediterranean to the Gaza Strip, organizers said."
An international maritime convoy carrying food, water and medicine is sailing toward the Gaza Strip to demand safe passage and the opening of a humanitarian sea corridor. The flotilla includes around 20 boats and delegations from 44 countries, with more ships joining from Italy and Tunisia and an expected final fleet of about 70 vessels. The convoy aims to reach Gaza around Sept. 14–15. Israel has intensified its offensive on Gaza City, restricting deliveries of food and supplies; food experts warned of famine and catastrophic hunger across the territory. The nearly 23-month war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and reported malnutrition fatalities.
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