According to Al-Khodary, "Israel is in trouble and cannot deal with so many ships wishing to show solidarity with the people of Gaza." The participants in the flotilla have a fierce determination to succeed, he added. Activists from around 40 European, Arab and Islamic countries are due to take part.
Stopping vessels from reaching Gaza is, said Al-Khodary, "A violation of international law and would be piracy. An attack on any of the ships by Israeli forces will be an attack on 40 countries, which won't stand idly by." The flotilla is attempting to take much-needed goods to Gaza in defiance of the blockade imposed by Israel, and Al-Khodary called on the Israeli government to allow the ships through and to lift the siege completely.
The first ship of the flotilla has already left Ireland with full and legal documentation, including correct marine insurance. Israel, noted Al-Khodary, must bear the responsibility and consequences of any steps taken to prevent lawful vessels in international waters from entering Gaza's territorial waters.
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