The Freedom Flotilla will sail from Turkey to Gaza in a dangerous bid to break Israel's naval blockade of the territory.
Three Australians have joined a flotilla of peace activists that aims to sail through the Israeli Navy’s blockade of Gaza, in a bid to deliver 5,500 tonnes of aid. Dubbed the Freedom Flotilla and comprised of hundreds of civilians from more than 30 countries, the coalition will set sail across the Mediterranean Sea in several vessels carrying “food, medical supplies, and other goods urgently needed for survival,” according to its website.
has issued a warning to Australians to not attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade. "I think that goes against all duty that we have as citizens," Coward told SBS News. He further noted that, regardless of how the mission develops, it is the Australian government's obligation to assist in whatever way possible. "I think they have a duty to help us in any way that they can – prior to, during and after this mission," he said.
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