Global solidarity flotilla uses about 50 civilian vessels in an attempt to penetrate the Israeli marine blockade of Gaza. There are numerous lawyers and activists on ships, including the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
“We sent one ship, and the other is on the way, ready for every new situation,” Crosetto said in addressing the lower Dom Italian parliament.
Italy headed the first Frigate on Wednesday, only a few hours after GSF said it was in international waters, 30 nautical miles from the Greek island Gavdo, was the target of drones that thrown shock bombs and irritating powder.
GSF accused Israel to attack. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond directly to the accusations, but reiterated the phrase to the humanitarian assistance to the Luka, from where the Israeli authorities passed in Gaza, otherwise, the flotilla could face the consequences.
Crosetta warned activists not insist on trying to break the Israeli blockade, and called them to accept the Italian proposal according to which assistance would be handed over to the local Catholic Church to distribute in Gaza.
“We cannot guarantee the security of our citizens if they enter the territorial waters of other countries,” Crosetto said.
GSF announced on Thursday morning that their vessels move slowly within Greek territorial waters, that they were exposed to “moderate activity of drones” during the night, and that they would refer to international waters later.
(Vijesti.ba)
