Greta Thunberg sets sail to break the Gaza blockade barriers

• Greta Thunberg and 11 activists have set sail from Sicily to the Gaza Strip.
• The mission aims to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge Israel's blockade.
• The previous attempt ended with a drone attack.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, together with a group of 11 activists, embarked from Sicily on the sailing ship, Madleen. The purpose of their journey is to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which has suffered for years under Israel's blockade. The activists also aim to draw global attention to the situation in the region and challenge Israel's blockade.

The previous attempt to organize a similar mission failed when the activists' ship was attacked by drones off the coast of Malta. Despite this setback, Thunberg and her companions remain undeterred.

We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying. Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity - Thunberg said before setting sail from the port in Catania.

Although the amount of aid transported is symbolic, the activists emphasize that their goal is also a "direct, non-violent action" against Israel's blockade. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, hopes to reach the shores of the Gaza Strip within a week.

No matter how dangerous this mission is, it is nowhere near as dangerous ... Israel strongly denies accusations of genocide, added the activist.

For over 15 years, various non-governmental organizations have been organizing maritime convoys to challenge the blockade of the Gaza Strip. The most well-known instance was the Freedom Flotilla in 2010, which was attacked by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of nine activists.

Israel has repeatedly been accused of violating international law in the Gaza Strip. Due to international pressure, two weeks ago, Israel allowed the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries, though humanitarian organizations warn that it remains insufficient.