Gaza-bound activist convoy reaches Libyan capital

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists in a Gaza-bound convoy reached the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Wednesday as they drive eastward in a bid to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory.

The Soumoud convoy — meaning steadfastness in Arabic — set off from Tunis in buses and cars on Monday, hoping to pass through divided Libya and Egypt, which organisers say has yet to provide passage permits, to reach Gaza.

It was launched the day Israel intercepted an aid ship also attempting…

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News Source: www.al-monitor.com

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