Gaza-bound Greek vessel sets sail from Syros island

15/9/2025 7:40

Greek sailing vessel "Oxygono" (Oxygen), part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), an international convoy seeking to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid, set sail from the island of Syros on Sunday.



The mission aims to raise awareness of the suffering of the Palestinian people and help end the conflict that began nearly two years ago, said Vassilis Rogas, a journalist at the Greek newspaper Epochi (Era) and a member of the Greek mission.



Greek activists of various ages and professions departed from Ermoupolis port to join about 1,000 other activists from over 40 countries on board some 60 ships in the Mediterranean international waters en route to Gaza, according to GSF organizers.