Overview

• Organizers say multiple explosions, flash‑bangs, suspected chemicals and radio jamming struck the Global Sumud Flotilla overnight near Crete, with at least two boats damaged and no injuries.
• The Greek news agency ANA, citing the coast guard, said a Frontex boat inspected the scene and observed no damage, with inquiries continuing.
• Italy deployed the navy frigate Fasan for possible rescue support and to safeguard Italian nationals, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto condemned attacks without assigning blame.
• Israel’s foreign ministry said it would take all necessary steps to prevent the flotilla entering the combat area and reiterated an offer to route aid via Israel that organizers rejected.
• The convoy of roughly 50 boats includes prominent participants such as Greta Thunberg and two Italian opposition MPs, and follows earlier contested incident reports near Tunisia.