A convoy of nearly 2,000 activists from across North Africa is making its way toward the Gaza Strip in a symbolic effort to protest Israel’s blockade and express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The initiative, known as the Maghreb “Resilience Convoy” (Sumud), began its journey Monday from the Tunisian capital and reached the Libyan city of Zawiya by Tuesday.
Organizers say the group will continue through Libya and Egypt before attempting to reach Gaza via the Rafah crossing.
“This convoy is not about delivering aid – it’s about delivering a message,” said Haifa Mansura, a Tunisian activist and co-organizer. “A message of solidarity, resistance, and international pressure.”
The convoy includes activists from Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania, with more supporters expected to join in Egypt.
