Demonstrators from 80 countries planned to march to Egypt’s Gaza border to highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis, as Israel’s aid blockade since March continues despite a slight easing last month that experts say remains inadequate.

Joint Action Coordination for Palestine in Tunisia and Libyans for Palestine.The Global Marchers claimed they are “planning a short stay in Rafah, from June 15-19,” but “this will depend on authorizations from the Egyptian government.

Thousands of activists from around the world are expected to descend on Egypt on Thursday for a “Global March to Gaza,” a movement aiming to break the Israeli blockade that has pushed the territory to the brink of famine.