Genoa rallies Support for Gaza: Aid Flotilla Set to Depart
Genoa, Italy – A massive outpouring of support from Genoa and across Italy has resulted in over 300 tons of aid collected for Gaza, according to Music for Peace, the association coordinating a humanitarian flotilla. The initiative, described by sources within the Italian Ministry as the most significant humanitarian effort Italy has ever organized, is preparing to challenge the ongoing siege of Gaza.
Stefano Rebora,founder of Music for Peace,expressed his gratitude,stating,”It is a phenomenal response… the best form of dissent that we can have.” He emphasized the collective power of the movement, adding, “Only if we are all together can we make the difference and change the future.”
The collected aid, encompassing basic necessities, originated from across Italy and even internationally. Rebora explained the scale of the support: “Imagine how many people are behind those tons… 45 tons with us,45,000 people who brought kilo to kilo.”
Three to five boats will depart from Genoa, joining the larger flotilla in Catania on September 4th, with the goal of delivering aid to Gaza. Rebora, who has visited Gaza as 2009, described the dire conditions, comparing the city’s size to Genoa (32km) but highlighting the devastation: “80% of the houses destroyed and five hospitals at 20%.” He added that the area lacks essential infrastructure, including sewerage, water, electricity, and adequate food supplies.
The effort comes as a response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with organizers acknowledging the inherent dangers of attempting to break the siege.