‘We’ll try again and again’: Sumud flotilla prepares to sail to Gaza

Pro-Palestine activists from around the world are getting to ready to join an aid convoy numbering dozens of boats in an attempt to bring aid into Gaza and raise global awareness about Israel’s starvation of the strip. The Global Sumud Flotilla is set to depart from Barcelona on 31 August. It follows earlier attempts this year by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to break through Israel’s blockade on Gaza with the Handala and Madleen vessels, which were intercepted and attacked by Israeli forces before reaching the strip. Over 300 Palestinians have died from malnutrition under Israel’s blockade, with a UN-backed monitoring agency recently declaring famine in Gaza City. Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye