"A global fleet of boats, part of an international maritime initiative aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to starving people in Gaza, was forced to turn back after setting sail on Sunday due to bad weather. In a statement, the organisers said that due to unsafe weather conditions, including strong winds exceeding 30 knots (55.5km/h), they decided to return to port to prioritize the safety of everyone on board."
"Organisers describe the Global Sumud Flotilla as the largest maritime mission to Gaza, bringing together more than 50 ships and delegations from at least 44 countries. According to the Global Sumud Flotilla, delegations from 44 countries have already committed to sail to Gaza as part of the largest maritime mission to break Israel's illegal siege. Countries from six continents will be taking part in the flotilla, including countries such as Australia, Brazil, South Africa and numerous European states."
A global flotilla of more than 50 ships with delegations from at least 44 countries planned to sail to Gaza to deliver humanitarian supplies and challenge Israel's blockade. The mission includes activists, medical teams, seafarers, and aid cargo departing Spanish ports Aug 31 to rendezvous in Tunisia with a second wave on Sept 4. The initiative spans six continents with participants from Australia, Brazil, South Africa and numerous European states, and is organized by coalitions including the Global Movement to Gaza. Strong Mediterranean winds over 30 knots forced the fleet to return to port and postpone departure pending rescheduling.
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