"As some get up, those who spent the night sleeping on the floor move quickly to the sofas or mattresses they vacated, hoping to eke out a little more rest. Others return from night watches, spent keeping a lookout for Israeli drones or other larger vessels that the ship must avoid so no accidents occur. As rough seas and uncomfortable sleeping conditions take their toll on the volunteers, most of whom have no prior experience at sea, rest is valuable."
"The boat operates a buddy system, which pairs up the volunteers, who are aged between 24 and 73 and represent around 14 nationalities. The buddies periodically check on one another, making sure their partner is getting enough sleep and food, and that they are coping with the physical and emotional strains of the mission. Conditions are cramped on a boat built for a dozen people but carrying twice as many,"
Volunteers live in cramped conditions on a vessel en route to Gaza, relying on Wi‑Fi for news and coordination. Night watches scan for Israeli drones and other vessels to avoid collisions. A buddy system pairs volunteers aged 24–73 from about 14 nationalities to monitor sleep, food and emotional strain. Food is rationed, with breakfast often limited to coffee or tea. Awareness of previous flotilla interceptions keeps anxiety high. Conversations about shortages frequently focus on Gaza’s man‑made famine and deaths while queuing for food. Omar, a 73‑year‑old Palestinian, leads lessons on Palestinian history.
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