Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Italy has condemned Israel's interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, calling the detention of its citizens 'unlawful' and demanding their immediate release. The incident occurred in international waters near Greece, with the flotilla organizers accusing Israel of piracy. While Italy reaffirmed its support for humanitarian aid to Gaza, it also urged Israel to respect international law and ensure the safety of those aboard.
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Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotillaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCCTV footage shows crew members of the second flotilla that sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, raise their arms as the vessel is said to be intercepted by the Israeli Army, at a location given as at sea off the coast of Greece, April 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video. Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 07:43 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 07:48 PMListenROME, April 30 - Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on…
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