The joint statement by Turkey, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, and Pakistan stated that the flotilla's goal is to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, raise awareness of the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people, and call for an end to the war in Gaza.
He stressed that these goals are consistent with the positions of the signatory governments, in addition to their adherence to the principles of international law, including international humanitarian law.
In their statement, the ministers called for refraining from any illegal or violent actions against the flotilla, stressing the need to respect international law and international humanitarian law.
The statement also reminded that any violation of international law or the human rights of flotilla participants, including attacks on ships in international waters or unlawful detentions, "will lead to accountability."
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The "Global Resilience Fleet" comprises approximately 50 ships currently sailing toward a designated meeting point in the Mediterranean. Among the participants are approximately 50 activists from Turkey, the "largest number" of any delegation.
This is the first time such a large number of ships have sailed together toward Gaza. Israel has previously intercepted individual ships heading to the Strip, seized them, and deported the activists on board.
Since March 2, Israel has tightened the blockade and resumed its genocide by closing all crossings into Gaza, preventing any food, medicine, or humanitarian aid from entering the Strip. This has plunged the Strip into famine despite the backlog of aid trucks at its borders.
With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving 64,905 Palestinians dead and 164,926 wounded, most of them children and women, and causing a famine that has killed 425 Palestinians, including 145 children
