Sumud Flotilla accuses Italy of sabotaging Gaza aid mission instead of protecting it – Middle East Monitor

The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said on Tuesday evening that the Italian foreign ministry had informed them that “the frigate escorting the fleet will ask the participants to turn back.”

In a statement received by Quds Press, the organisers said: “What Italy is doing is not protection but sabotage, and an attempt to undermine the mission, as it acts as a tool in the hands of Israel instead of safeguarding the volunteers.”

Participants stressed…