Overview

• Organizers said more than a dozen overnight explosions hit boats south of Crete, with drones dropping stun grenades and irritant devices and jamming radios, causing damage but no injuries.
• Italy diverted the frigate Fasan on Wednesday and on Thursday announced a second navy vessel was en route for possible rescues and to safeguard Italian nationals, including lawmakers, on board.
• Spain said it will dispatch a patrol ship from Cartagena to assist the fleet, citing the need to protect safe navigation under international law.
• The roughly 50‑boat convoy, which includes high‑profile activists such as Greta Thunberg, reported sailing slowly in Greek waters after “moderate” drone activity overnight and plans to head back into international waters today.
• Israel reiterated it will enforce its naval blockade and invited the group to offload supplies at Ashkelon for transfer to Gaza, an offer the flotilla has rejected in favor of direct delivery.