"Italy and Spain have decided this week to dispatch naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to break Israel's siege of Gaza. The unprecedented move to support a flotilla headed towards the Palestinian enclave comes after repeated attacks against the Sumud Flotilla, including a drone attack early on Wednesday. Israel is widely believed to be behind the attacks."
"Early in the voyage, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the activists on board terrorists and said they should be treated as such. More recently, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has repeatedly urged the flotilla to unload its cargo in Israeli territory, described the effort to deliver aid as a jihadist initiative. So how much danger is the flotilla in, and will the Spanish and Italian naval ships make any difference? Here's what we know:"
Spain and Italy sent naval ships to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. The flotilla has faced repeated attacks, including a drone strike, with Israel widely suspected to be responsible. Israeli officials have escalated rhetoric, labeling activists terrorists and describing the aid effort as a jihadist initiative. The flotilla expects an imminent Israeli attack as it nears Gaza, while Israel says it will not permit any vessel to enter the active combat zone. Three previous aid attempts this year were intercepted, with vessels attacked, seized, or their crews detained.
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