A boat has set sail from Bristol, England, as part of an effort to challenge the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
The vessel is part of a wider activist initiative seeking to reach Gaza by sea. Organisers say their goal is to draw international attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza and challenge restrictions on the movement of people and aid into the territory.
The journey comes amid continuing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where shortages of food, medicine and other essential supplies have affected civilians.
Organisers say the voyage is intended to be peaceful and humanitarian. However, reaching Gaza by sea carries significant risks because Israel controls access to Gaza's coastline and has previously intercepted vessels attempting to reach the territory.
The initiative has attracted both support from pro-Palestinian activists and criticism from those who argue that such voyages could increase tensions in an already volatile region.