Maghrebi Flotilla Soumoud Now Includes 23 Tunisian Vessels Ready to Set Sail for Gaza
The Maghrebi flotilla Soumoud, aiming to break the blockade imposed on the Palestinian territory, now consists of 23 Tunisian ships prepared to depart for Gaza. During a press conference held on Friday evening at the port of Sidi Bou Saïd, Nabil Chennoufi, a member of the flotilla's governing body, specified that two of the initially planned 25 vessels were excluded due to technical non-compliance.
Key Facts About the Flotilla
- The Maghrebi flotilla Soumoud will carry 72 Tunisian participants, including:
- Medical professionals
- Members of parliament
- Journalists
- Representatives of civil society
- The flotilla will also be joined by volunteers from:
- Libya
- Algeria
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Other countries
Preparations and Next Steps
Chennoufi added that the total number of vessels participating in the global flotilla has not yet been finalized, as it awaits the integration of ships from Spain and Italy. The Tunisian vessels, currently docked at Sidi Bou Saïd and La Goulette, are expected to begin their journey to the port of Bizerte tonight, where they will be grouped together on Saturday. The exact date of the collective departure for Gaza will be determined in coordination with the other components of the international flotilla.
