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Freedom Flotilla Organizers Plan Gaza Voyage Next Month

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The "Freedom Flotilla" announced plans to sail to Gaza in October, making stops in European countries to build support for pressuring Israel to end its blockade and impose sanctions.

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  • Freedom Flotilla to sail to Gaza in October.
  • Mission includes stops in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
  • Organizers aim to pressure governments against Israel.
  • Demands include halting arms shipments and sanctions.
  • Previous voyages targeted Scandinavian and Western European nations.
Freedom Flotilla Organizers Plan Gaza Voyage Next Month
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Organizers of the "Freedom Flotilla" announced on Wednesday their intention to sail to the Gaza Strip in October. The new mission will include stops in Spain, Portugal, and Italy before the flotilla continues its journey to Gaza. According to the organizers, the international mission aims to confront the Israeli blockade on Gaza.

During its stops, the flotilla plans to rally local communities to pressure their governments to take action against Israel. Demands include halting arms and energy shipments that contribute to ongoing Israeli operations, ending diplomatic and military cooperation with Israel, and imposing sanctions.

This announcement follows a series of maritime journeys organized by the coalition in recent months. In June and July, the coalition's ship "Handala 2" sailed around Scandinavian countries, stopping in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. This month, the ship "Kate" sailed from Bristol, UK, and made stops in Ireland, Germany, and France.

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