Overview

• A Gaza Freedom Flotilla aid ship, carrying humanitarian supplies, was reportedly struck by drones in international waters near Malta, causing significant damage and a fire.
• The activist organization behind the flotilla accuses Israel of the attack, though no official response has been issued by Israeli authorities.
• The blockade of Gaza, enforced since March, has resulted in severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, with NGOs accusing Israel of using hunger as a weapon.
• The International Court of Justice continues hearings on Israel’s obligation to allow humanitarian aid, but Israel has refused to participate in the proceedings.
• Political divisions deepen in Europe, with calls from Greens/EFA MEPs and German MPs for arms embargoes and trade suspensions against Israel over alleged war crimes and potential genocide in Gaza.