11 more ships sail to Gaza in bid to break Israeli blockade


A drone picture shows a flotilla of humanitarian boats led by French activist Melissa, dubbed the "Thousand Madleens,” departing from the Sicilian port of San Giovanni li Cuti in Catania, Italy September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone

ISTANBUL: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) said Thursday (Oct 2) that 11 more ships are sailing toward the Gaza Strip to challenge a years-long Israeli blockade.

Anadolu Ajansi reported that FFC, in a statement, said that two boats flying Italian and French flags left Otranto, Italy, on Sept 25, and were joined by vessel Conscience on Sept 30.

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