Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after drone attack
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An international aid flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza said on Wednesday (September 24) it was attacked overnight by drones in international waters off Greece, prompting Italy to send a navy ship to come to its assistance.
Breakdown
- An aid flotilla heading to Gaza was attacked by drones in international waters off Greece.
- Italy sent a navy ship to assist the flotilla of 50 civilian boats after the attack. 12s
- No injuries were reported, but stun grenades and explosive devices were used. 27s
- The perpetrators of the drone attack remain unidentified; Israel did not comment on responsibility. 41s
- Italy's defence minister condemned the attack and called the perpetrators unidentified. 1m 48s
