Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate. Campaigners say it’s the biggest civilian-led mobilization against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territory. Nearly 40 boats left Barcelona on Wednesday while the rest will join the fleet from other ports along the Mediterranean as they sa...