Bilbao's collaborators at Freedom Flotilla call for Palestine to be "put back in the spotlight"

Freedom Flotillacollaborators have called for Palestine to "get back in the spotlight" now that one of the ships of the 'Freedom Flotilla' has been in Bilbao since Saturday. After travelling through northern Europe, it arrived in the Basque Country yesterday and will soon continue its journey to Gaza.

Ana Cascón, representing, explained that the initiative seeks to "raise awareness", especially with non-activists, so that" Palestine is back in the spotlight, distracted by everything that is happening in the world. "

The ship arrived in Bilbao this Saturday and will remain next to the Maritime Museum\ u00A0until Tuesday . Then he will depart for Vigo, and then continue through the Mediterranean , heading for Gaza.

Cascon noted that several activities have been scheduled these days due to the ship's stay. In addition to those held over the weekend, a press conference was called for this afternoon at 11 a.m., and on Tuesday, before leaving, a group of activists will escort the ship to Portugalete on another boat.

The collaborator has described the reception received in Bilbao as "very positive", but has also stated that they would like to "reach a wider majority." 

The boat was greeted by hundreds of people on Saturday, there was also a cycling march, and the welcome ceremony also included an aurresku, Palestinian dances and verses by bertsolari Amets Arzalluz.

Cascon said it was a "nice reception" and "pretty crowded."

He also recalled that the Freedom Flotilla aimstodenounce "the genocide, occupation and ethnic cleansing that is taking place in Gaza and in the Gaza Strip".