Overview

• Organizers say the Global Sumud Flotilla of roughly 50 civilian boats carrying medical goods, dry food and school supplies is about two days from the designated area and roughly 930km from Gaza.
• Activists report alleged drone attacks in international waters off Tunisia and Greece, with the United Nations calling for an investigation and Greece assuring safe passage only within its territory.
• Italy has sent two navy ships and Spain one to assist or conduct rescues if needed, as Italy warns it cannot guarantee safety in other states’ waters and urges handing over aid upon reaching Israel’s maritime boundary.
• Israel reiterates it will enforce its naval blockade, asks vessels to dock at Ashkelon for coordinated aid transfer, and says its forces are instructed to avoid provocations with European navies.
• The convoy reports delays from a flagship engine failure, while an additional group of 10 boats carrying about 60 people, including elected officials, departed Sicily to join the mission.