"Here we go! First to Barcelona, and shortly thereafter we are on a humanitarian mission to Gaza. Cross your fingers! As part of Global Sumud Flotilla, respective 100 people will sail, on respective twelve ships from 44 countries" – Franciszek Sterczewski (KO) wrote on Wednesday on Facebook. He besides added any pictures from the airport.
Another humanitarian mission will go to Gaza – there is besides a Polish MP
"Polish representation will take part in this action for the first time. Our crew includes Patrycja Wieczorkiewicz from Political Criticy" – we read.
Flotilla with humanitarian aid will set off in 2 tours – the first ships will sail from Barcelona on Saturday (30 August) and the next 4 September from ports in Tunisia.
In the Gaza Strip, more than 60,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the war after the 7 October 2023 attack (the Gaza-based Hamas terrorist organization does not state how many of its militants are among the killed). Gaza is besides very damaged, as is seen in many recordings and photos from this place.
The situation in Gaza remains very difficult
Recall that for months, Israel has accused Hamas of intercepting humanitarian transports and stealing food that would go to civilians.
However, the situation is completely different from that of aid organisations operating on the ground. global humanitarian agencies have long warned that there is not adequate food entering the Gaza Strip and that the population is suffering from malnutrition and hunger.
According to UN reports, convoys provided do not cover the basic needs of civilians, and transport restrictions further deepen the crisis.
At the same time, on Wednesday, the Israeli authorities reported that General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, and Coordinator of Government Activities in Territories (COGAT) Gen. Ghassan Alian met with Executive manager of the Cindy McCain planet Food Programme.
As reported, during the talks, actions "taken to stabilise the situation in Gaza" were presented. General Eyal Zamir stressed that the Israeli army is taking action to guarantee humanitarian aid goes straight to the civilian population.
The information provided by the Israelis shows that further humanitarian transports were delivered to the Gaza Strip on 26 August “Israel increased it after a wave of internave criticism from media and Western politicians.
As calculated, close to 280 supply trucks entered the Kerem Szalom and Zikim crossings. "At the same time, more than 330 transports were picked up and distributed by the UN and global organisations" was reported.
