Overview

• Organizers reported no injuries but said at least two vessels were damaged, naming Zefiro and Morgana.
• Participants described drones overhead, sonic blasts, irritant spray and interference with radios during the overnight strikes.
• Israel had reiterated it would block any attempt to breach its naval cordon and urged the convoy to offload aid at Ashkelon.
• Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani urged Israel to ensure the safety of those on board and to conduct any actions in line with international law.
• The incident is the flotilla’s third reported attack this month, following episodes off Tunisia on September 9 and 10.