Overview

• The convoy of roughly 45 civilian boats reported its position early Wednesday about 120 nautical miles from Gaza, sailing north of Egypt with food, infant formula and medical supplies.
• Organizers said an Israeli warship aggressively encircled the lead vessel Alma and then approached the Sirius, with onboard communications briefly cut before the flotilla resumed course.
• Italy and Spain confirmed their naval escorts would not breach Israel’s 150‑nautical‑mile exclusion line, with Rome issuing radio warnings and both governments urging the mission not to proceed.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for the flotilla to stop, citing risks to a potential agreement linked to President Trump’s 20‑point plan, which Netanyahu supports while reserving military options if Hamas rejects it.
• Participants include Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela, Rima Hassan and Ada Colau; organizers cite earlier drone incidents condemned by the UN and EU and say an Israeli interception could occur soon.