The Conscience, the humanitarian vessel of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition headed for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists from 25 countries, could be intercepted on October 8.
The alarm comes from the crew themselves, who are issuing an urgent call for international action: "Take to the streets, make your voice heard. Public pressure is vital."
Also on board is Riccardo Corradini, 32, a doctor from Trentino and the first Erasmus student in Gaza in 2019 – an experience also recounted in the documentary “Erasmus in Gaza” by Matteo Delbò and Chiara Avesani.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Corradini explains the ship's mission: " We are a 70-meter vessel with about 100 people on board. We carry food, but above all, life-saving medicines to respond to the health emergency in the Strip, where a genocide has been ongoing for almost two years."
The risk of a forced stoppage by the Israeli navy is real. For this reason, the Freedom Flotilla delegation has called for immediate mobilization in the event of an interception. "The demonstrations and protests in the streets over the past few weeks have been crucial," Corradini added. "We can't do this alone. Global solidarity is our only protection."
Conscience is just the latest initiative in a long series of civilian missions seeking to break the siege on Gaza through humanitarian routes, often hindered or blocked at sea. The situation in the Strip, aggravated by a relentless conflict, has pushed international doctors, activists, and volunteers to organize independently of official channels. "Being ready to take to the streets on October 8th is crucial," the team reiterates. "If we are stopped, we want the world to know about it. And not remain silent."
