Multiple vessels set sail from Barcelona, aiming to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, a maritime convoy carrying humanitarian aid, activists, politicians, and journalists, has set sail from Barcelona for the Gaza Strip. This is the fourth attempt this year to break the Israeli naval blockade of the Palestinian territory.

The flotilla, which includes around 70 boats, is expected to reach Gaza around September 14 or 15. It comes as food experts have warned that Gaza City is in famine, and half a million people across the strip are facing catastrophic levels of hunger.

The convoy is the largest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea. It is carrying food, water, and medicine, a vital lifeline for the people of Gaza who have been struggling with limited deliveries of food and basic supplies due to the ongoing Israeli offensive.

The Global Sumud Flotilla is not the first to face challenges. In May, the lead ship, The Conscience, was attacked by drones. Another aid ship, the Handala, was stopped by the Israeli military in late July, and its cargo, including baby formula, food, and medicine, was seized.

Israel has been accused of violating international law by attacking, unlawfully intercepting boats, and preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. This allegation was further highlighted when Greta Thunberg, one of the prominent figures on the Global Sumud Flotilla, was previously deported by Israel in June when the ship she was traveling on, the Madleen, was stopped by the Israeli military.

Actor Liam Cunningham showed a video of a girl singing while planning her own funeral at a news conference before the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Thousands of supporters in Barcelona chanted "Free Palestine" and "Boycott Israel" as the boats departed.

The almost 23-month war in Gaza has killed over 63,000 people. At least 332 Palestinians have died of malnutrition, including 124 children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

The flotilla is joined by ships from Italy and Tunisia, and more are expected to join in the coming days. The fleet, consisting of delegations from at least 44 different countries, represents participants from 150 nations in total, united in their efforts to bring aid and support to the people of Gaza.

As the flotilla makes its way towards Gaza, the world watches and hopes for a peaceful and successful delivery of much-needed aid. The people of Gaza continue to face unprecedented hardship, and the Global Sumud Flotilla represents a beacon of hope in these challenging times.