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Gaza flotilla sets sail from the UK in bid to break Israeli siege

Low Severity Asia Israel
Date Occurred Aug 17, 2026 19:32 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 17, 2026
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A boat has left Bristol as part of a wider campaign to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

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  • ID #24392
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 17, 2026
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