The Global Sumud Flotilla has embarked on the most dangerous leg of its mission to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver life-saving aid to Palestinians in the midst of genocide. As of Monday morning, over 40 vessels with delegations of peace activists from around the world are just over 300 nautical miles from Gaza, and will be entering the "high risk" zone within the next 24-48 hours. Naval ships from three countries—Spain, Italy, and Turkey—are now accompanying the humanitarian fleet as a security escort. Calling in from the Mediterranean Sea, flotilla members Iara Modarelli and Leila Hegazy speak with TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez about the current status of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the critical days ahead.Guests:

Iara Modarelli is a broadcast journalist and humanitarian from Spain who is sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla
Leila Hegazy is a musician and social media creator from the United States who is sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Additional Links/Info:

Global Sumud Flotilla website, TikTok, and Instagram
Ruwaida Amer’s documentary reporting for TRNN from Gaza
Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “Why US veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla”
Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “Chris Smalls: Sabotage attempts and death threats won’t stop Gaza Freedom Flotilla”

Credits:

Studio Production: Maximillian Alvarez
Post-Production: Cameron Granadino
Audio Post-Production: Stephen Frank

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Global Sumud Flotilla sails to Gaza despite Israel’s threats