Italy’s defence minister Guido Crosetto has today strongly condemned last night’s Israeli attack, in international waters off the coast of Greece, on the volunteer humanitarian flotilla en route to deliver aid to Gaza. The latest in a string of bombings by the rogue state involved bombs dropped by at least fifteen drones – revised up from initial reports of twelve – some hitting small vessels directly.

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Italy: a pointed move against Israel?

Crosetto has ordered an Italian navy frigate to join the flotilla immediately, joining Turkish and Egyptian navy ships pledged to its defence.

10+ boats boomed, heaps of drones still whizzing around

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— Global Sumud Flotilla Commentary (@GlobalSumudF) September 24, 2025

The flotilla had already delayed its departure on its final leg to Gaza until the weekend, but has said the latest attack has not changed its schedule:

Despite last night’s attacks, the Global Sumud Flotilla is still sailing strong towards Gaza. Solidarity cannot be bombed, and humanity cannot be silenced.

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As the Times of Israel reported:

Crosetto said the Italian Navy’s frigate Fasan, which was sailing north of Crete, was “already heading towards the area for possible rescue operations.” Italy has informed Israel about the decision.

“In a democracy, demonstrations and forms of protest must also be protected when they are carried out in accordance with international law and without resorting to violence,” Crosetto said.

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and crew volunteer Greta Thunberg went live this afternoon on the flotilla’s ‘X’ stream with legal observers from the Shireen boat to discuss the attacks as violations of international law.

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