Rome – Italy tells Israel Respect the right of Italian activists to participate, the fleet attempts to break Israel’s blockade Gazaafter a ship was attacked by Tunisian waters.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told parliament on Thursday that Italy would monitor the fleet and provide consular and diplomatic assistance to 58 Italians, including some members of parliament.
“According to my instructions, we spoke with the Israeli authorities at the embassy in Tel Aviv about the respect for the rights of all citizens who are part of Flotilla, including several members of the parliament,” Tajani said. “I also called Foreign Minister Gideon, Gideon, to make him aware of the matter.”
Tajani spoke a few hours before other ships participating on board, which will set sail from Sicily, Sicily. About 600 people sailed from Italy, Greece and Spain.
“We are civilian populations who risk their lives with human consciousness and are labeled as criminals,” said Benedetta Scuderi, a European MP from the Italian Green Party.
Global Sumud Flotilla said on Wednesday it was attacked by burner equipment for the second night in a row, when a drone targeted a ship docked in Tunisian waters.
The group shared CCTV footage, shouting “fire” to people on board and pointing to the sky. The fired projectile fell on the deck, exploded and burned the fire. No one was injured.
The attack appears to be similar to the Portuguese “family” ship the night before.
Tayani said the ministry followed closely, falling into fleet progress and “close contact” with the group’s Italian spokesman.
Flotilla participants reported seeing drones at moments before the attacks and other moments during their trip to Barcelona.
Alma and his family are motherships of missions, providing support and regulations for smaller vessels, and carrying Flotilla’s most notable members, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau.
Tunisia’s interior ministry described Wednesday’s attack as “premeditated act” and said it was investigating who was behind it. It does not specify in detail.
Some activists blamed them without providing specific evidence IsraelIn the past, other radical ships have been intercepted and attempted to arrive Gaza maritime.
Israel No response to the allegations. It had previously been seen as a propaganda stunt, saying that the lockdown was necessary to prevent smuggling, especially the lockdown of weapons.
