A convoy of humanitarian ships heading from Barcelona, Spain to Gaza was forced to turn back due to a severe storm. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the organizers on Monday, among the dozens of boats and ships that set out to sea on Sunday was climate activist Greta Thunberg. They decided to return to port to wait for the storm to pass after conducting a trial sail.
This was done to prevent damage and other consequences to the small boats. According to reports, wind speeds reached up to 56 kilometers per hour.
The organizers have not yet announced when the journey will resume. This group of ships aimed to break through Israel's naval blockade and deliver food and humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli government has maintained a naval blockade on Gaza since 2007. Officials consider this measure necessary to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas militants.
During humanitarian aid voyages, safety and weather conditions are the top priorities. For this reason, the organizers are prepared to take strict measures in any dangerous situations.
