Overview

• Organizers say the 46 vessels carrying about 530 people expect to reach the interception area on Wednesday after sailing in international waters.
• Italy’s Navy frigate Alpino will issue a final warning 100–120 nautical miles from Gaza and will not proceed further, and flotilla organizers say they will continue past that alert.
• Israeli leaders informed Italy they will prevent any breach of the naval blockade and have instructed forces to intervene without using lethal force.
• Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto warned that attempting to force the blockade would entail non‑manageable, very high risks and noted the large number of boats increases the chance of accidents.
• Opposition lawmakers on board describe the mission as non‑violent and say they will stop at the first Israeli order, as Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani seeks assurances for the safety of Italians.