Overview

• Organizers say 11 vessels were struck overnight in international waters south of Crete, with drones, sonic devices and irritants reported; no injuries were confirmed.
• At least two boats were damaged: Zefiro sustained a broken forestay and Morgana’s mainsail was rendered unusable, while Taigete was hit without evident serious damage.
• Participants accused Israel of responsibility; Israeli officials reiterated they will prevent breaches of the declared naval blockade and proposed offloading aid at Ashkelon.
• Italy’s foreign ministry said it had urged caution in advance and is seeking assurances for Italians aboard, as Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani monitors the situation from New York.
• Opposition parties occupied benches in the Chamber of Deputies demanding explanations, and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto is scheduled to brief Parliament on Thursday.