Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza

Twelve people including the captain are on board the vessel named Kate, in the latest attempt to deliver aid.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Bristol, United Kingdom – A boat has set sail from southern England as part of a flotilla’s efforts to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.Supporters on Sunday gathered at Hannover Quay in Bristol, a city represented by the Greens and known for its progressive spirit, to send off “Kate”, a vessel with Freedom Flotilla activists on board.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison shiplist 2 of 4Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detentionlist 3 of 4Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s sufferinglist 4 of 4‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOsend of listAmong those bidding the 12 activists farewell were Swee Ang, a doctor and the founder of Medical Aid for Palestinians; the Welsh nurse Leigh Evans, who was seen in footage shared widely online kneeling before Egyptian soldiers in June 2025, pleading to be allowed to cross and deliver aid to Gaza and David Miller, a professor who recently won a legal battle against the University of Brist...