Storm ‘Madeline’ Approaches Gaza Strip Coastline
According to webangah News Agency, European Parliament member Reema Hassan, a passenger aboard the MV Moudine, confirmed that the humanitarian aid vessel will reach Palestinian waters within the next 24 hours.The ship aims to deliver supplies to Gaza’s blockaded coastline.
Hebrew-language media reported that the ship is currently 300 kilometers from Gaza’s shores, wiht Israeli authorities refusing its entry into the territory.
Al Jazeera previously stated that a countdown has begun for the MV Moudine’s arrival. Human rights activists aboard have established contact with journalists and advocates in Gaza via phone calls.
A German activist on board publicly apologized to Palestinians for thier goverment’s military support of Israel.
The crew emphasized they are “unafraid of Israeli aggression.” Among the 12 passengers are Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and Irish actor Liam Cunningham.
A simultaneous “Caravan of Resilience” protest departed Tunisia on Monday with thousands marching toward Egypt’s Rafah border crossing, timed with the ship’s approach.
