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17 August 2026

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

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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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.

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