Italy's defence minister condemned a drone attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. The flotilla reported explosions and drone activity, accusing Israel of escalation. An Italian Navy frigate was dispatched to assist. Greta Thunberg, a participant, called it a scare tactic. Israel maintains the flotilla is organized by Hamas and will not allow it to breach the blockade. The GSF aims to open a humanitarian corridor amidst a declared famine in Gaza, while Israel disputes claims of genocide and insists it acts within international law.