Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- The ship Conscience, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) bound for Gaza, is expected to reach the "red zone" early Wednesday, according to Drik Managing Director and photographer Shahidul Alam, who is aboard the vessel.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Shahidul Alam said the ship was around 70 nautical miles from the "red zone," referring to the area where Israeli forces had recently intercepted the Sumud flotilla and detained several rights activists.

"We are somewhat behind schedule as we decided not to leave behind the boats of the Thousand Madleens-smaller and slower vessels that are also part of FFC-though we have progressed much faster than the Sumud flotilla, which had faced temporary stoppages due to high...