US EditionItaly Condemns 'Unlawful' Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
Italy demanded the release of detained nationals and said 175 activists were arrested after Israel seized Gaza-bound aid boats, according to officials.
- On Thursday, Italy demanded the immediate release of Italian nationals detained after Israeli forces raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Greece.
- Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla stated that Israeli forces intercepted the vessels late on Wednesday, calling the raid an act of piracy against humanitarian aid.
- ANSA news agency cited sources indicating 24 Italians were among the around 175 activists detained by Israel from more than 20 boats during the operation.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government demanded "full respect of international law and guarantees on the physical safety of the people on board" while reaffirming humanitarian aid commitment.
- Although Italy remains a close friend in Europe, Meloni recently suspended a defence deal with Israel and criticised attacks in Lebanon, reflecting growing friction across the Middle East.
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Germany and Italy see the action of the Israeli navy as a possible violation of international law.
Israel stopped ships of the Gaza aid fleet at night, and Germany and Italy may see a violation of international law.
For my opinion on Flotilla I have not changed much idea, I still miss the usefulness of initiatives that do not bring benefits to the population of Gaza and, on the other hand, give us many other problems to solve, as if we did not already have enough of them. As Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said at the press conference after the Council of Ministers. "As regards the free association agreement between the European Union and Israel, the position…
Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on April 30.
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