56 Ships Depart For Gaza Through International Waters - SNCC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 56 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have set sail from Catania port in Italy to proceed with their mission to Gaza.

The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) said in a statement today that the mission brought together a 40-vessel flotilla from Barcelona with the Italian group, swelling the total fleet to 56 ships.

SNCC also said several vessels are undergoing technical checks and repairs at Catania port and will follow once complete.

SNCC said all 36 Malaysians aboard, comprising boat engineers, captains, medics, crew, organisers and participants, are in good health and spirits as they push forward with the voyage.

“The organising team is keeping a close watch on crew safety and wellbeing to ensure smooth sailing through international waters,” read the statement.

SNCC also said that after several vessels sustained severe damage, three Malaysians, namely Nur Heliza Helmi, Nur Hazwani Afiqah Helmi, and Nurul Hidayah Mohd Amin, were reassigned and have safely returned home.

They will resume duties at SNCC's Sepang base, now doubling as the Regional Operations Hub coordinating strategy across seven countries.

SNCC also reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the mission, urging Malaysians to continue their moral support and prayers for the safety of the entire Global Sumud Flotilla fleet.

“The media and public should check with SNCC for reliable updates on the latest mission developments,” it said.

GSF 2.0 brings together a global coalition determined to break Gaza's blockade amid the worsening humanitarian crisis there.

-- BERNAMA