Israel has bombed a high-rise tower in Gaza which it claims was used by Hamas fighters, causing injury and panic among civilians. Before the air strikes, the Israeli defence minister tweeted that the 'gates of hell are opening' in Gaza, as the military intensifies its campaign to seize Gaza City.
It comes as more vessels join a humanitarian aid flotilla - the latest count is 70 - coming from three locations in the Mediterannean - Barcelona, Tunisia and another they are not yet making public.
Youssef Sammour is a Kiwi Palestinian, born in Dubai, who grew up in NZ. It's his third time on a flotilla mission, which in themselves have been going for almost 20 years. Only five boats have ever reached Gaza. This time they hope to be more successful.
Youssef speaks to Susie Ferguson on board his boat off the coast of Spain, bound for Gaza.
Youssef Sammour (right) Photo: SUPPLIED/Youssef Sammour
