Italy, Spain Deploy Warships to Escort Gaza Aid Flotilla After Drone Attacks
Italy, Spain Deploy Warships to Escort Gaza Aid Flotilla After Drone Attacks (25/9/2025: ROME/MADRID) – In a significant escalation of international involvement, the governments of Italy and Spain have announced they will send naval ships to escort a civilian-led aid flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip. The decision comes after the flotilla reported being targeted by multiple drone attacks, raising serious safety concerns. The move marks a bold step by two major European Union nations to directly ensure the safety of humanitarian missions in the eastern Mediterranean, amid ongoing conflict in the region. Why Are Navies Being Deployed? The "Flotilla of Hope," comprised of several civilian vessels carrying medical supplies, food, and activists, departed from a Mediterranean port earlier this week. Its mission is to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. According to statements from flotilla organizers, their ships were harassed and allegedly targeted by unm...