Convoy of 1500 arrives in Libya en route to Gaza to break Israel's
The Sumoud (resilience in Arabic) convoy is made up of at least 1500 people, including activists and supporters from Algeria and Tunisia – with more expected to join from Libya.
Elsewhere, more than 7000 doctors, students, and activists are expected to drive thousands of kilometres as part of the Maghreb Resilience Convoy — joining the Global March to Gaza to demand humanitarian access and help break the Israeli siege.
READ MORE: Scottish Government demands immediate release of Madleen crew detained by Israel
The Sumoud (resilience in Arabic) convoy arrived in Zawiya city in Libya on Tuesday and plans to reach Gaza via Egypt's Rafah Crossing, travelling by cars and buses.
You can track the convoy here.
It drove through the Libyan cities of Tripoli, Misrata, Sirte, and Benghazi to reach the Saloum Crossing which borders Egypt. It is expected to soon reach Cairo before heading to the Rafah Crossing.
Jamila Sharitah, an Algerian participant, said that authorities in Tunisia and Libya have been co-operative with the convoy, helping facilitate their smooth journey.
READ MORE: I helped the Madleen set sail for Gaza – let's not lose sight of why we did it
Zayed al-Hamami, another participant, said the convoy aims to push for re-opening crossings and allowing aid into the Gaza Strip.
'There are land, sea and air convoys that will arrive in Gaza despite the restrictions,' said convoy organiser Terkiya Shayibi.
She added that violent responses against the convoy will not frighten them.
Israel's military seized a Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg and about a dozen other activists on board on Monday, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the genocide.
Israeli forces deported Thunberg on Tuesday.
The activists on the boat began their journey to protest over Israel's onslaught in Gaza as well as the blocking of humanitarian aid.
Experts have warned of famine in the territory of more than two million people unless the blockade is lifted and Israel ends its military offensive.
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