Italy condemns 'drone attack' on Gaza aid flotilla and deploys frigate
Summary
Italy condemned an alleged drone attack on a flotilla trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. The Italian defense minister sent a Navy frigate to help Italian citizens on board the flotilla, which reported explosions and interference. Israel has previously stated it will not allow the flotilla to reach Gaza.Key Facts
- Italy's defense minister condemned a reported drone attack on a flotilla headed for Gaza.
- Italy sent a Navy frigate to support its citizens on the flotilla near Crete.
- The flotilla's organizers claimed drones dropped objects and jammed communications.
- Israel has not commented on the recent incident but has denied flotilla entry in the past.
- Greta Thunberg is among the activists on the flotilla.
- The Israeli foreign ministry claims the flotilla is linked to Hamas.
- The flotilla aims to break what it calls an illegal blockade of Gaza.
- The UN and Gaza's health ministry report a humanitarian crisis, with severe malnutrition affecting Gaza.
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