Despite efforts to prevent 'Viva Palestina' from breaking a long-term blockade on Gaza, the aid convoy has entered the coastal sliver.

The convoy which made its way across Europe and North Africa arrived in the besieged strip on Monday, Press TV has learned.

On Sunday, several activists traveling with the group were injured after the convoy was vandalized by a number of attackers in Egypt.

British lawmaker George Galloway who is traveling with the convoy said Egyptian authorities did not protect the convoy despite their promises. "They are blocking us inside, but they don't protect us."

The convoy of peace activists, including Press TV presenter Yvonne Ridley and filmmaker Hassan Ghani, left London on February 14.

* To read Yvonne's intriguing account of her experiences en route to Gaza check out the Features and Reflections section of Gaza Under "Siegefire".

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