The Factors Behind the Delayed Aid Flotilla From Turkey to Gaza

The Islamist-leaning Turkish humanitarian group Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) is delaying the launch of a new aid flotilla to Gaza until late June. The official reason for the delay is the continuing restoration work on the Mavi Marmara, the aid ship that Israeli forces raided in 2010. However, upcoming elections in Turkey and conditions in the Palestinian territories and Egypt likely contributed to IHH's decision to delay the flotilla campaign.