Gaza aid flotilla under drone attack • FRANCE 24 English

This Navy frigot is one of two Italian ships set to accompany the global Simud flotilla and assist in possible rescue operations after the humanitarian group was targeted by drone attacks off the coast of Greece overnight on Tuesday. Italy’s Prime Minister George Maloney condemned the incident while also criticizing the flotilla’s motives. Several Italian lawmakers from left-wing parties are among those aboard the ships. We cannot risk people’s safety to carry out initiatives that, let’s face it, seem mainly designed not to deliver aid, but to create problems for the government. And then what should the Italian government do? Send in its navy ships and declare war on Israel. I think it’s going a bit too far. As an alternative to the flotilla, Rome has suggested handing over their aid in Cyprus to the Latin patriarchet of Jerusalem who could then deliver it to Gaza. Pedro Sanchez has in contrast expressed his support for the humanitarian motivations of the organization. The Spanish government demands compliance with international law and respect for our citizens right to sail safely in the Mediterranean. I can therefore inform you that tomorrow a maritime action vessel equipped with all the necessary resources will set sail from Katana. Organizers of the global summud flatillaa say it consists of around 50 vessels and participants from dozens of countries. It aims to carry humanitarian aid including food and medicine to Gaza, breaking Israel’s blockade. The flotilla has been the target of several drone attacks since docking in Tunisia. Activists on board blame Israel for the incidents.

On 24 September 2025, the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla reported drone attacks near Greece, with explosions and jamming. Italy and Spain sent naval escorts, condemning the incidents. Activists insist on sailing to Gaza despite safety concerns.
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