Thousand-strong convoy leaves Tunisia to 'break siege' on Gaza
A convoy of around 1,000 people is on its way to Gaza from Tunisia to "break the siege" on the Palestinian territory, according to activists.
Organised by Tunisian Coordination of Joint Action for Palestine, the nine-bus convoy is hoping to carry out a "symbolic act" by breaking through Israel's blockade on Gaza.
The Soumond convoy, which means "steadfastness" in Arabic, is aiming to get to Rafah in southern Gaza by the end of the week.
The group will travel along the Tunisian and Libyan coasts, but Cairo has not yet provided the unnecessary permits for travelling through Egypt.
Co-ordinator Jawaher Channa says they will have to see what happens when they get to Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza.
She adds they are not expecting to have any issues crossing Libya, as its "people have historically supported the Palestinian cause".
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