Overview

• Organisers say the Global Sumud Flotilla has resumed after repairs south of Crete, now totaling about 47 civilian boats with more than 500 volunteers, and that Greek vessels have joined.
• Activists reported drones dropping stun grenades and irritants on vessels in international waters off Crete, causing damage but no injuries, following earlier alleged attacks near Tunisia now under probe.
• Italy and Spain have positioned naval ships nearby for potential assistance and rescue, with Italy’s foreign minister warning that approaching Israeli waters is dangerous.
• Antonio Tajani proposed unloading supplies in Cyprus for transfer to Gaza by the Roman Catholic Church, a plan the flotilla rejected in favor of attempting a direct sea delivery.
• Israel’s Foreign Ministry labeled the mission a Hamas operation, said it will not allow a breach of what it calls a lawful blockade, and urged vessels to dock at Ashkelon to transfer aid into Gaza.