cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/36603369
Italy is sending a ship to accompany the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, who said its activists remain shaken but determined following an Israeli attack on Wednesday morning.
Organisers of expedition, which is attempting to carry aid to the Gaza Strip, shared footage this morning appears to show an explosion that detonated on one of the flotilla’s vessels.
Late on Tuesday activists heard explosions and saw drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece. “Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said.
“I have authorised the immediate intervention of the Navy’s frigate Fasan, which was sailing north of Crete and is heading towards the area,” Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in a statement.
I’m personally skeptical of that, though it would be nice if it’s true. Just, the system shapes those who work in it, and a system that discourages this kind of international solidarity is going to reinforce those sentiments among the decision makers.
I think the most hope would be in a younger, more ideologically driven wing rising to take the reins, one that’s witnessed the consequences of China’s failure to act, and feel a drive to change things. With the current leadership I’m doubtful they’ll shift course.