Jerusalem maintains that its naval blockade on the enclave is compatible with international law. It aims to prevent weapons, terrorists and funds from entering or exiting Gaza by sea.

Preliminary findings suggested the blaze began in the boat’s life jackets, possibly from a cigarette.

In preparation for its next anti-Israel project, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) met in Barcelona on Sunday to evaluate past actions and to plan for future work, “in light of the extremely deteriorated situation in Palestine, the Israeli oppression and the continued blockade of Gaza.”