Over 500 Activists Sail Toward Gaza in Massive Flotilla, Risking Clash With Israel

GAZA CITY / PNN /

The largest flotilla to set sail from Europe toward Gaza is expected to arrive Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, carrying some 50 vessels with more than 500 activists from over 45 countries in an attempt to break Israel’s ongoing blockade amid the war in the enclave.

Israeli naval forces are preparing to intercept the convoy, raising fears of a violent confrontation with broad political and international repercussions. European naval ships from Italy,…