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Posted on September 30, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleItaly warns Gaza aid flotilla of naval call before critical zone, as over 40 boats, including activists, aim to break Israel's blockade.
(Reuters) -The international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza said Italy had informed it on Tuesday that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore before reaching a "critical zone".
The Global Sumud Flotilla said it would continue to sail onwards with over 40 civilian boats carrying parliamentarians, lawyers and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, aiming to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Italian defence ministry said its navy would stop following the international flotilla once it reached within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of the shore of Gaza.
(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in BengaluruEditing by Gareth Jones)
Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises such as natural disasters or conflicts, aiming to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity.
Naval operations involve military actions conducted by naval forces, including the deployment of ships and submarines to achieve strategic objectives, such as securing maritime routes or enforcing blockades.
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