Preparations for "Freedom Flotilla 2" Take off, Mandela to Participate

International Movement against Globalization and American-Zionist Hegemony Media Official, Deya'a Jad revealed that Freedom Flotilla 2 will take off to Gaza on 15 July.

He assured that five ships from France, six from Germany and one from Lebanon under the name "Martyr Mohammad Al Dorra" are ready.

Moreover, Jad added that activists from other countries like Egypt, Ireland, Algeria, and other Gulf countries are ready to take part in the cruise. He clarified that the movement received around 15 000 requests from international political activists and people in solidarity with the Palestinian cause to participate in the coming flotilla to break the Gaza siege.

Jad also announced that Head of the Islamic movement in the Occupied Territories Sheikh Raed Salah and the Arab MK Hanin Zoabi, who previously participated in Freedom Flotilla 1, will participate this time too.

He also said that former South Africa President Nelson Mandela will hold a news conference in the coming few days to announce his final decision on his participation in the flotilla.