🇮🇹 Italy Sends Warship to Support "Al-Sumoud" Fleet

 🇮🇹 Italy Sends Warship to Support "Al-Sumoud" Fleet

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced on Wednesday that Italy has dispatched a naval warship to provide protection and support for the "Al-Sumoud" fleet, which is heading toward Gaza.

The move comes after the fleet was targeted in a recent attack, raising international concern about the safety of humanitarian and solidarity missions trying to reach the besieged strip.

Minister Crosetto emphasized that Italy is committed to ensuring the safe passage of aid and protecting civilian missions traveling in international waters. The deployment of the warship is seen as a significant step by Italy to safeguard humanitarian efforts and prevent further escalation at sea.

Observers note that this is one of the strongest actions taken by a European country in response to attacks on Gaza-bound missions, signaling growing international pressure to allow aid and solidarity convoys to reach Gaza safely.

🚢 The "Al-Sumoud" fleet continues its journey — now under the watchful protection of the Italian Navy.