Pretoria: Foreign ministers from South Africa and 15 other countries have expressed concern over the safety of the international Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is currently en route to Gaza. The flotilla’s mission is to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
According to Nam News Network, in a joint statement released by South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the ministers emphasized that the flotilla is a civil society initiative. The GSF consists of dozens of boats and hundreds of activists and is backed by delegations from 44 countries. The mission aims to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance.
The statement urged all parties involved to respect international law and avoid any unlawful or violent actions against the flotilla. It warned that any violations, including attacks in international waters or illegal detention, would lead to accountability.