Tunis — The "Viva Palestina" British caravan dubbed "Lifeline from the UK to Gaza" left Ras Jedir, in Tunisia on Saturday heading for Libya in its journey to Gaza, to deliver some 1 million pounds worth of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.

Before leaving Tunisia, the 102 vehicle caravan was warmly acclaimed by Tunisians of all ages showing their solidarity with the Palestinian people.

"I keep very good impressions of Tunisia and I pay a vibrant tribute to the leadership and the people of this country for its support to the right of the Palestinian people to freedom and dignity", said the caravan organizer, adding that Tunisia had welcomed the Palestinian leadership during a long period of time.

"I was fascinated by the warm welcome and the hospitality of the Tunisian people. We also thank the Tunisian people for its aid to the Palestinian population", said a British volunteer who was accompanied by his mother. The volunteer also said he was grateful to the Tunisia authorities who facilitated the caravan's journey, noting that the caravan's "stay in Tunisia had been very enjoyable."

During its crossing of the town of Ben Guerdane, the caravan was greeted by many Tunisians who waved Tunisian and Palestinian flags, chanting slogans of support to the Palestinian people.

The caravan entered Tunisia on Wednesday. Its 8,000 km journey from the United Kingdom to Gaza, will take it respectively through Libya and Egypt.