Overview

• The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it will block any attempt by the convoy to enter the Gaza combat zone or breach the naval blockade.
• Israel characterized the mission as a Hamas-organized effort and urged participants to offload aid at Ashkelon for transfer into Gaza.
• Flotilla organizers reported their ships are about 715 nautical miles from Gaza and said a Greek fleet is expected to join in the coming days.
• The coalition reported drones tracking the fleet and cited earlier alleged drone strikes on at least two of its boats while docked in Tunisia.
• Foreign ministers from 16 countries issued a joint statement expressing concern for the ships’ safety and warning against unlawful or violent acts.