Overview

• Organizers report 10–15 aerial attacks using drones, sonic/flash devices and irritants on the 51‑boat Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters south of Crete, damaging Zefiro and Morgana with no injuries.
• Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani asked Israel to guarantee the safety of those aboard, including Italian citizens and elected representatives, and said Israeli authorities had been notified.
• Defence minister Guido Crosetto condemned the attack by unidentified actors and ordered the Navy frigate Fasan to the area to assist Italian nationals, noting contacts with Italian and Israeli defense channels.
• Israel reiterated it would prevent any attempt to breach its declared naval blockade and urged organizers to offload any aid at Ashkelon for transfer to Gaza.
• In Rome, PD, M5S and Avs occupied government benches demanding an urgent briefing; Crosetto will address Parliament on Thursday as attribution and the legality of actions in international waters face scrutiny.