Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockadeSecond Humanitarian Flotilla Departs from BarcelonaMADRID, April 12 (Reuters) - A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade. Previous Attempts and Israeli ResponseThe Israeli military halted a previous flotilla nL5N3VP178 assembled by the same organisation last October as the boats attempted to reach blockaded Gaza, arresting Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and more than 450 other participants. Mission to 'Open Humanitarian Corridor'MISSION TO 'OPEN HUMANITARIAN CORRIDOR'Israeli Blockade and Humanitarian NeedsIsrael, which controls all access to the Gaza Strip, denieswithholding supplies for its more than 2 million residents. Yet Palestinians and international aid bodies say supplies reaching the territory are still insufficient, despite a ceasefire reached in October which included guarantees of increased aid. The World Health Organization has said that even during armed conflicts, states are obligated under international humanitarian law to ensure that people are able to reach medical care in safety.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 10:09 UTC