Marseille – Organizers and activists announced the departure of the “Gaza Solidarity Flotilla” from the French port city of Marseille, heading toward an international rendezvous point as part of what has been described as a large-scale civilian maritime initiative aimed at challenging the blockade on Gaza.

According to statements, the flotilla includes dozens of vessels and hundreds of participants from various countries, forming a coordinated international effort involving activists from around the world. Participants say the mission aims to draw attention to the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza amid ongoing escalation.

Organizers stated that those on board carry messages of solidarity with the people of Gaza, expressing condemnation of the escalating attacks and describing the ceasefire as ineffective on the ground.

They added that this initiative comes amid growing international movements supporting Palestine, stressing that global attention toward Gaza will not cease.

The flotilla is expected to gather at a designated international point before continuing its journey, with observers closely watching potential developments and international reactions to the mission.