Drones spotted flying over vessels of “Global Solidarity Fleet” en route to Gaza

WORLD, Sept. 22 (YPA) – Multiple drones have been spotted flying over the vessels of the “Global Solidarity Fleet,” with some of the drones approaching the ships in an “alarming” manner, The International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza reported.

“Drones have been repeatedly spotted flying over the ships of the Global Solidarity Fleet. This unusual level of drone activity is a cause for concern,” the committee said in a statement

On Saturday, the committee confirmed that the fleet, composed of hundreds of participants and volunteers, had collectively set sail toward the Gaza Strip in what is described as the largest maritime action of its kind to date.

The “Global Solidarity Fleet” departed from the coast of Sicily on Friday, heading toward Gaza, which has been under continuous Israeli bombardment resulting in over 231,000 casualties, including both dead and wounded.

Last week, the largest ship in the fleet was targeted by a drone off the Tunisian coast, resulting in a fire on board.

The fleet includes activists and prominent international figures, and consists of dozens of boats and ships coming from Tunisia, Italy, Greece, and other European countries, loaded with humanitarian aid, in addition to the participation of more than 30,000 people in the supporting events for its launch.

Organizers of the initiative confirmed that the fleet’s launch is a response to the silence of the international community regarding the ongoing blockade, and aims to send a clear message that civilians in Gaza have the right to receive aid without restrictions, considering the continuation of the blockade a violation of international law and basic human rights.

This marks the first time such a large number of ships has sailed collectively toward the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to live under a severe blockade.

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