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Spain and Italy send naval warships to protect a 50-boat flotilla after over 10 drone attacks damaged vessels in international waters, officials said.
- Italy and Spain have dispatched military vessels to support the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza, marking unprecedented European naval backing for such an initiative from European governments.
- The flotilla reported drone attacks from unidentified sources in international waters near Greece, claiming their mission is to break Israel's naval blockade, which they consider illegal.
- Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that sending navy ships is an act of humanity, urging activists to reconsider plans to breach the blockade.
- The UN Human Rights Office spokesman called for a thorough investigation into the attacks on the flotilla, noting that such actions against humanitarian missions are unacceptable.
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Italy, Spain deploy naval vessels to protect flotilla on course for Gaza
Spain and Italy say they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing, after the activists said they were attacked by drones near Greece.FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to one of the activists on board, Sarah Clancy from Galway in Ireland.
Spain and Italy Send Warships to Escort Gaza Aid Flotilla
Both Italy and Spain have announced plans to send naval vessels to escort a convoy of pro-Palestinian activists en route to Gaza, citing risks to their well-being after a series of apparent drone attacks. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a protest group with a mission to deliver baby formula, medicine and food to the beach in Gaza, symbolically breaching Israel's naval blockade on the territory. All previous attempts have ended in interdictions and…
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