Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla in Barcelona are considering the possibility of postponing the scheduled departure for this Sunday at noon. The decision will be made based on weather forecasts, which indicate light to moderate rain from Sunday afternoon until Monday morning.
“"One of these variables is the spring climate, which makes the sea more complicated. If we cannot leave one day because the weather is not good, we will leave another day."
Activist Ariadna Masmitjà, who participated in the first expedition, noted that spring climatic conditions make the journey more complex for this second mission. This would not be the first time bad weather has affected the flotilla; the first expedition had to return to Barcelona port last September due to a storm.
This new humanitarian mission has broad international support, with the participation of over 70 countries, more than 70 ships, and approximately 1,000 people on board. Additionally, organizations such as Open Arms and Greenpeace have joined to provide logistical support during the voyage.
One of the prominent initiatives of this expedition is the 'Backpacks for Gaza' project, which aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the school system in Palestine. Through this initiative, hundreds of backpacks with school supplies have been prepared by students from Galician and Catalan schools and institutes. In addition to educational equipment, the backpacks include symbolic items such as letters, paintings, and board games, intended for Palestinian students.
