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- The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of 39 boats, departed Tunisia to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza.
- Activist Hanne Bosselaers withdrew over security concerns related to boat capacity.
- The flotilla includes vessels from Tunisia, Greece, and Spain, planning to gather in Italian waters before proceeding to Gaza.
- Organizers aim to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli bombardments.
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition will launch "Thousand Madleens to Gaza" on September 24, targeting 1,000 humanitarian ships.
