Freedom Flotilla Handala officially sets sail for Gaza

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced that its ship, Handala, has officially set sail for Gaza, marking what organizers describe as a mission of “solidarity, resistance, and hope.”

“This is not an ordinary voyage — it is a collective act of solidarity, resistance, and hope,” the coalition said in a statement. “As we prepare to set sail, we remain undeterred in our mission to break Israel’s illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza and to demand an end to the impunity that allows it to continue.”

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The group acknowledged the dangers of the journey but stressed the urgency of their mission. “We know the risks. But we also know the urgency — Palestinians in Gaza cannot wait. We carry with us their voices, especially those of the children, and the voices of people around the world who demand justice.”