Overview

• Hundreds gathered at Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia to welcome Greta Thunberg as several flotilla vessels arrived on Sunday.
• The convoy left Barcelona last Monday with roughly 20 boats carrying about 350 activists, including former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau, with support from actors Susan Sarandon and Liam Cunningham.
• Ships that reached Tunisia are linking with local teams and loading additional supplies before attempting to continue toward Gaza.
• Organizers describe the Global Sumud effort as an attempt to break Israel’s blockade, while Israel says its naval restrictions aim to prevent weapons smuggling and protect civilians.
• Thunberg was deported by Israel in June after the Madleen flotilla was intercepted, and Israeli officials said that vessel’s aid equaled less than one truckload and was routed through approved channels.