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Gaza flotilla to return with 100 ships, Mandela’s grandson says: 'We will bring Israel to its knees'
- Activists announce a new Gaza flotilla set to depart next month with about 100 ships and 1,000 medical professionals.
- The Global Sumud Fleet aims to break the Gaza blockade and establish a sustained civilian presence in Gaza.
- Mandla Mandela, Mandela’s grandson, says the effort will isolate Israel and bring it to its knees.
- Activists say the flotilla will be accompanied by an overland convoy and may attract participation from Tunisia and Egypt.
- Israel notes the previous aid flow and warns about the potential for aid to reach Hamas.
- The news conference was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, featuring Mandla Mandela and other activists.
- Participants insist the flotilla will mobilize international support and continue the humanitarian effort.
- The previous flotilla in October involved 40 boats; 450 participants were detained by Israel.
- Officials say the latest plan faces slim chances of reaching Gaza, despite aims to deliver aid.
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