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United States are killing people in Palestine and Gaza. Many Western countries are also involved who are also cooperating… They are also partners. But people all over the world are protesting against it. I am going to join the Media Flotilla tomorrow in connection with this protest.”

Shahidul said, “I am the first to go from Bangladesh, but I believe I am taking the love of all the people of Bangladesh with me. In this struggle, it is not enough for only us to be involved… If we are defeated, then humanity will be defeated.”

He said it was not possible to confirm right away who all are part of the media flotilla.

The flotilla, which set out on August 30 with around 500 activists from 44 countries, is carrying relief supplies for besieged Gaza. It has already come under attack twice by Israeli forces and is now in a high-risk zone.

The Media Flotilla, a large boat accompanied by 10 smaller vessels, will join the main fleet.The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is a global civil society initiative challenging the blockade of Gaza, imposed by Israel since 2007.