Overview

• Overnight drone attacks using sonic, incendiary and irritant devices damaged several vessels in international waters near Crete, with participants reporting no injuries.
• Italy asked Israel to guarantee the safety of those aboard and authorized the Navy’s frigate Fasan to move toward the convoy for potential rescue and assistance.
• The European Union condemned the assaults and the United Nations called for an investigation into the incidents.
• Opposition parties PD, M5S and Avs occupied government benches and secured a government briefing, with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto set to address Parliament on Thursday.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attacks but called the flotilla dangerous and irresponsible, promoting a plan to offload aid in Cyprus as Israel publicly warned the convoy not to enter an active combat zone.