WHEN THEY WANTED TO ERASE PALESTINE, BUT THE WHOLE WORLD TURNED INTO PALESTINE!!

AUSSIETA RACHMA MUSLIM (30802300004)

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The Global Sumud Flotilla is a humanitarian movement that aims to deliver help to our beloved brothers and sisters in Palestine. It carries medicine, food, and other important supplies that people in Gaza need. This movement involves many countries, with around 30 to 44 ships and about 500 people taking part.

This movement is considered very brave because the ships are sailing through the Israeli sea blockade. On Thursday early morning, October 2, around 03:20 Gaza time, thirty ships were still sailing strongly, located about 46 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. The convoy has faced increasing tension in the past few days, including drone surveillance, blocked communication, and direct capture attempts by Israeli military ships.

According to GSF’s official statement received by MINA, the Israeli Navy stopped and took control of thirteen of its ships in international waters on Wednesday night (October 1) Gaza time, or early Thursday morning in Jakarta. However, the activists on the remaining ships promised to keep going.

“All of our crew members are safe, and we are still determined. We will continue sailing to break the illegal blockade on Gaza,” the statement said.

The flotilla includes hundreds of activists and humanitarian volunteers from more than forty countries. Their goal is to open a safe sea route to send important aid to the people of Gaza. Since Israel has closed the land and air routes, the sea is the only way left to send help like medicine, food, and emergency supplies to the area affected by war.

In the past few days, the fleet has faced serious attacks from Israeli forces. Drones have been flying over them, their communication has been blocked, and military ships have followed them closely. Even with all these dangers, the participants who include doctors, journalists, and peace supporters have stayed strong and peaceful in their mission to reach Gaza.

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The Global Sumud Flotilla is one of the biggest humanitarian efforts to Gaza since the Freedom Flotilla in 2010, which was attacked by Israeli forces and caused deaths. Many human rights groups and international observers believe this new mission is a big test of how serious the world is about supporting international humanitarian law and protecting civilians in war zones.

As the flotilla gets closer to Gaza, more people around the world are watching. Activists and organizations are asking their governments and the United Nations to protect the volunteers at sea. “The eyes of the world are our greatest protection,” said the GSF, calling on everyone to stay alert and support their mission.

The result of this humanitarian journey may become an important moment in the fight for justice and peace in Palestine. Whether the ships reach Gaza or are stopped again, their effort has already reminded the world about the blockade, human rights, and the moral duty of the international community.