Overview
- Four vessels loaded with food supplies departed the port of Genoa bound for Catania as a staging point.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla is slated to set off from Catania on September 4 to try to deliver aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s naval blockade.
- Music for Peace spokesperson Maria Elena Delia said the operation is entirely lawful and expressed hope the boats face no impediments.
- Italy is among the launch hubs for the civilian mission, with separate departures reported from Barcelona.
- A Barcelona contingent included activist Greta Thunberg and former mayor Ada Colau, and some participating boats were reported to cost €30,000 to €50,000 each.