Overview

• Organizers said drones, sonic devices, irritant sprays and electronic interference targeted vessels anchored overnight in international waters south of Crete.
• At least two sailboats were rendered partly inoperable — Zefiro with a broken forestay and Morgana with a disabled mainsail — with other boats also struck, and no injuries reported.
• The flotilla, comprising about 51 civilian boats heading for Gaza with aid, called this the third and most intense attack reported in September.
• Participants publicly accused Israel of responsibility, while Israeli officials had stated they would enforce the naval blockade and urged docking at Ashkelon for transfer of any cargo.
• Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Rome has asked Israel to ensure the safety of people on board, including Italian lawmakers and journalists.