Nine Swiss citizens will sail to Gaza with a new international flotilla. The activists, on board more than 80 boats, intend to protest against Israel and to reiterate their support for the Palestinian population in the region. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A first convoy of 35 boats will depart from Barcelona on Sunday April 12, the Swiss delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla organisation announced in a note. + Why is so little aid getting into Gaza? In total, this year's mission aims to bring together more than 80 boats with over 1,000 participants. Other convoys will set sail from Italy, Greece and Turkey. Of the nine Swiss participants, two will already embark this weekend, the organisation writes. + Read our coverage of the Middle East conflict The international initiative, launched in 2025, aims to protest against the blockade imposed by Israel in the Gaza Strip. In addition to the "catastrophic humanitarian situation", the Global Sumud ...
