Overview

• Israeli naval units boarded the Freedom Flotilla in international waters and transferred detainees toward Ashdod for interrogation, according to Italy’s crisis unit.
• Reports cite about 145 people detained, including roughly 10 Italians, with possible expedited expulsions depending on signed statements.
• Rome’s march from the Colosseum to Piramide drew about 6,000 participants, the Questura said, as Milan’s turnout grew from roughly 1,500 to about 3,000 during the march.
• Pro-Palestinian demonstrations also filled streets in Bologna, Naples and other cities, with slogans denouncing Israel and the Italian government and organizers calling for further mobilization.
• The Interior Ministry is reviewing measures to strengthen public-order management, citing 733 antisemitic incident reports since October 7, 2023, recent injuries to police, ongoing legal efforts by Adalah, and consular steps to reach detained Italians, with more rallies expected ahead of the October 14 Italy–Israel match in Udine.