CHICAGO - Israeli naval forces detained more than 400 international activists Thursday who were taking part in a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid. The ships were trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza when they were intercepted.

Now, a Chicago organization is showing solidarity, by hosting a flotilla of its own on the Chicago River. The Chicago River flotilla is set to launch near State Street on Thursday.

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Originally preparing to set sail on kayaks, Al Hub Forum shared on social media that they will be using boats after they say two separate kayak groups canceled after learning of their plans.

The group describes itself as a Palestinian youth-led group. They say they are mobilizing in support of the global Sumud flotilla.

Swedish climate and political activist G

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