What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza
Summary
Spain and Italy are sending navy ships to a flotilla trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Drones allegedly attacked the flotilla, damaging boats but causing no injuries. The flotilla carries activists and aid for Gaza, aiming to bring attention to the situation there.Key Facts
- Spain and Italy are sending navy ships to assist the flotilla.
- Organizers say drones attacked the flotilla near Greece, causing damage but no injuries.
- The flotilla includes 52 vessels carrying activists and a small amount of aid for Gaza.
- The blockade of Gaza has been in place for 18 years, intended by Israel to prevent arms from reaching Hamas.
- High-profile figures like Greta Thunberg are part of the activist group.
- The flotilla set sail from Spain on September 1 and aims to reach Gaza soon.
- Israel has offered to transport aid through its port, rejecting a breach of the blockade.
- Italy and Spain condemned the drone attacks and called for safe navigation.
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