A major international humanitarian convoy has set sail towards Gaza, carrying critical medicines, medical supplies, and essential treatment equipment to a population reeling under blockade and relentless bombardment. The initiative, described by local health unions as a vital lifeline, is intended to support the territory’s exhausted medical teams and bring urgent relief to hospitals operating under severe shortages.

Health professionals in Gaza welcomed the fleet as a symbol of resilience and global solidarity, noting that it provides crucial resources to save the lives of civilians, including the wounded and chronically ill, while helping sustain a healthcare system pushed to the brink. The unions stressed that despite constant attacks and the destruction of infrastructure, Gaza’s medical teams continue to work tirelessly to care for patients, often under impossible conditions.

The statement called on the international community, human rights organisations, and global medical institutions to guarantee the safe and immediate passage of the convoy, highlighting the moral responsibility to protect civilians and uphold their right to life and healthcare. For the health unions, the flotilla represents not only practical aid but also a defiant assertion of dignity, reinforcing the commitment of medical staff to continue their work until the blockade ends and the humanitarian crisis is fully addressed.