A yacht participating in the international humanitarian flotilla "Global Sumud," which was headed towards Gaza but intercepted by Israel in international waters, has run aground on the rocky shores of the Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, reported Greek state television ERT.
The humanitarian flotilla "Global Sumud" aims to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip, which has faced various challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The flotilla, however, encountered difficulties when Israel, citing security concerns, stopped the vessels in international waters. One of the yachts, attempting to navigate around the situation, unfortunately struck a rocky patch near Gavdos.
Gavdos, the southernmost inhabited island of Greece, is rarely visited by tourists, making the incident even more noteworthy. ERT captured images of the grounded yacht, which has since become a focal point for local authorities and international media.
The situation underscores the complexities and challenges faced by those attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza through maritime routes. The grounding of the yacht highlights the additional risks and complications that can arise during such missions.
