Indonesian Humanitarian Group โคWithdraws from Gaza-Bound Flotilla Citing Logistical Challenges
Tunis, Tunisia – GPC โIndonesiaโข has announced its withdrawal from theโ Global Sumud Flotilla’s missionโค to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, relinquishing its participant slots to other international groups. The decision, made after nearlyโค two weeks of preparation in Tunisia, stems from a confluence of obstaclesโ including ship readiness, severe weather damage, and limitations in vesselโ capacity relative to the growing number of volunteers.
The withdrawal โคdoes not signify a cessation of support for the mission. GPC Indonesia will contribute five ships toโข the flotilla’s โfleet and has โdispatched 30 prepared volunteers to โคparticipate. The group will also continue to provide logistical support, including accommodation for international participants stationed inโข Tunisia. This mission, aiming to break the ongoing blockade of Gaza, faces meaningful hurdles as organizers navigate technical difficulties and weather-related setbacks. โค
According to a statement released by GPC Indonesia, technical issues โขwithโฃ ships deemed unfit for the โขjourney and โขdamage sustained by vessels – including those from theโ Spanish GSF fleet – due โฃto extreme weather conditions contributed to the decision.The escalating number of participants further โฃcomplicated matters, prompting the Steering Committee Global Sumud Flotilla (SC GSF) to reduce theโข number of travelers based on available ship space.
“This decision was taken โas a strategic step to further guarantee the success of the global โmission of Sumud Flotilla which continues to be โfought together,” GPC Indonesiaโ stated.
Despite the withdrawal of โฃits core group, GPC Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to the broader humanitarian effort, emphasizing its ongoing contributions to the largestโค maritime aid mission โคinโข history.