Overview

• A Spanish Navy maritime action ship is scheduled to depart Thursday from Cartagena to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla and conduct rescues if needed.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the deployment in New York during the UN General Assembly.
• Flotilla organizers report acid and explosive attacks that damaged nine boats and disrupted communications.
• The convoy has asked countries with citizens aboard for effective protection, including maritime escorts and accredited diplomatic observers.
• Italy has sent a multi-role frigate under its Mar Seguro framework to assist Italian nationals while sailing north of Crete.