A wave of solidarity has surged through Gaza, as tribal representatives across the Strip have thrown their full weight behind the Global Sumud Flotilla. They described the fleet as a bold and blessed mission, to pierce the ironclad isolation and rekindle hope where despair has long taken root. In a united message, tribal leaders declared that Gaza’s dwellings stand open to those aboard the flotilla, pledging a welcome marked by compassion and shared resolve.

The flotilla’s departure, though briefly halted, was keenly anticipated by families enduring unbearable deprivation. Tribal voices echoed the sentiment that the flotilla’s odyssey carries the hopes of children who have known only siege and hardship. It was framed as a living testament that the silence around Gaza has finally been broken by the voices of people of conscience worldwide, this, they said, is the courage of ordinary souls refusing to be silenced.

Organisers have confirmed that after seeking respite from violent storms in Menorca, the flotilla has now set course for Tunis. There, more vessels, staffed by legislators, unionists, and volunteers from across the globe, will join the expedition before it steers toward Gaza. Despite looming threats from Israeli officials, the flotilla remains undeterred in its mission to breach the blockade and deliver desperately needed relief to Gaza’s beleaguered population.