Italy to Halt Gaza Flotilla Escort at 150 Nautical Miles to Avoid Blockade Breach
Italy’s Navy, as the news reports, will be pulling back from the Gaza flotilla once it gets within 150 nautical miles of the shore, a decision made public by the Italian defense ministry. The whole idea is to avoid any potential conflict and uphold the legality of the blockade, a position that seems pretty straightforward. The statement from the ministry, which was published on Tuesday, made it clear that the accompanying Italian frigate would cease its escort duties at this predefined boundary. It also highlighted that several warnings had already been issued to the activists, with the final one scheduled for around midnight GMT, the time when the flotilla was expected to reach the specified distance.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood