Spain’s PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla. Well, this is a turn of events nobody saw coming. The idea of a Spanish-Israeli conflict was certainly not on anyone’s radar for 2025. It seems the Spanish government has announced its intention to dispatch a naval vessel, fully equipped, from Cartagena. The stated purpose? To assist the aid flotilla and conduct rescue operations if necessary. The wording is carefully chosen, much like Italy’s statements, to avoid explicitly stating the intention to protect the flotilla, but the implications are pretty clear.
It’s a curious situation to be in, given the historical context.… Continue reading
Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after drone attack is the kind of headline that really makes you stop and pay attention, doesn’t it? It’s a situation that quickly gets complicated. Italy, a nation with a complex history in the region, is now sending a naval vessel to assist an aid flotilla attempting to deliver much-needed supplies to Gaza. And, there’s the added drama of a reported drone attack.
The news itself is a bit of a whirlwind. Apparently, an international aid flotilla, aiming to bring humanitarian assistance to Gaza, claimed it was targeted by drones while in international waters near Greece.… Continue reading
Following the Israeli interception of the Madleen, a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, Sweden’s foreign minister declined Thunberg’s request for assistance, citing a surge in consular hotline calls diverting resources from other Swedes needing help abroad. Israel claims all passengers are safe and unharmed, stating the aid will be rerouted through approved channels, while the activists accuse Israel of violating international law. The incident has sparked widespread international condemnation and protests, with various governments called upon to secure the activists’ release and ensure humanitarian access to Gaza. The interception occurred approximately 100 miles from the Gaza coast.
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