A trawler left its port in Sweden last night to travel some 5,000 nautical miles in order to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem Post website reports today (May 11, 2015).
The boat -- named Marianne of Gothenburg and purchased jointly by Ship to Gaza Sweden and Ship to Gaza Norway -- is the first ship in the Freedom Flotilla III to leave for Gaza.
The boat does not have room for a significant cargo, but will be carrying solar panels and medical equipment. It is carrying five crew members and eight passengers.
Sweden officially recognized the state of Palestine in October 2014. The Ship to Gaza organization is calling for an immediate end to the naval blockade of Gaza; opening of the Gaza Port; and secure passage for Palestinians between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
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