Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the dispatch of a Navy frigate to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to guarantee the safety of Italian citizens on board, according to Ultimora.net. The decision, confirmed by Ultimora.net this morning, follows recent attacks on the flotilla involving stinging drones and sprays, including an incident targeting a boat flying the Italian flag. Minister Crosetto has informed Israel of the operation. Earlier on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the Italian Navy was authorized to provide assistance to the flotilla after reported "attack" incidents between approximately 6:34 AM UTC and 8:05 AM UTC. Activists on the flotilla claimed unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) deployed shock grenades and potentially chemicals. One boat flying the Italian flag was reportedly targeted by these attacks. These developments occur amidst ongoing regional tensions. Separately, on Wednesday, September 24th, an Israeli soldier from the Givati Patrol was seriously injured in the northern Gaza Strip during an unspecified incident, confirmed by IDF Online. Additionally, Israeli forces eliminated a terrorist in the West Bank village of Menashe after the individual threw a projectile at paratroopers, according to an IDF Spokesman.
