Activists plan large aid flotilla to sail from Barcelona to Gaza

A coalition of activists has announced plans for a new, large-scale aid flotilla to sail to Gaza. The 'Global Sumud' flotilla, consisting of about 100 ships with an estimated 3,000 participants, is scheduled to depart from Barcelona on March 29.

The organizers describe the mission as an attempt to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The announcement follows previous, smaller attempts by activist groups to reach the territory by sea.