“We don’t need heroes, we don’t need heroes. What we need is organization, courage, solidarity and moving fast,” Brazilian humanitarian activist Thiagoavila declared on Monday after Gaza-bound global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Tunisia.
“The Palestinians have called on us to break the siege and open up humanitarian districts. We are in their service,” he continued.
The fleet carrying volunteers from several countries aims to aid and challenge Israel’s 17-year blockade, with Gaza residents facing hunger and causing them to collapse their infrastructure.
Although previous aid boats have been intercepted, organizers have framing the mission as a people-led position for international law and the survival of Palestine.
In the absence of decisive state behavior, they say solidarity must diagram its own course across the Mediterranean.