Land convoy sets off from Tunisia to 'break the siege' on Gaza Strip

A land convoy of around 1,000 people left Tunisia on Monday and is on its way to Gaza to "break the siege", according to activists.

Organisers said the nine-bus convoy was aimed at symbolically breaking the Israeli blockade on Gaza.

The "Soumoud" convoy, meaning "steadfastness" in Arabic, includes doctors and aims to arrive in Rafah, in southern Gaza, in around a week.

The convoy will travel through Libya and Egypt, although Egypt has yet to provide necessary permits.

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