By: Xolani Khumalo
Chief Zwelivelile Mandela says that the Global Sumud Flotilla faces the threat of violent escalation from Israel within the next 48 hours.
Global Sumud Flotilla is a civil society initiative aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and raising awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people and, the need to stop the war in Gaza.
Speaking at an emergency media briefing, Mandela warned that credible intelligence suggests attempts may be made to sink boats or harm participants as the flotilla sails to break the blockade on Gaza.
He urged governments international organisations and civil society to apply pressure to guarantee safe passage.
“This briefing underscores the level of desperation of the Zionist entity to stop our efforts to end the genocide and to bring the much-needed humanitarian aid to the starving masses of Gaza. The Zionist entity acted with impunity, in violation of international law,” says Mandela.
