Athens is preparing to lodge a protest with Israel’s envoy after a video showed far-right Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling flotilla activists “terrorists,” following opposition condemnation of Israel’s actions

The Israeli navy has intercepted the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining activists and beginning deportations as protests spread across Europe and beyond

Eleven Greek activists detained after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza have launched a hunger strike, calling for their immediate release and denouncing what they describe as violations of international law

Greek Foreign Ministry confirms all 27 citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla are unharmed, with consular assistance and safe repatriation underway.

Israeli forces boarded the Greek vessel 'Oxygono' carrying aid to Gaza, detaining activists who will be deported to Europe. Despite the raid, 24 ships from the international flotilla continue toward the blockaded enclave

Reports from the region and Europe claim that some 20 Israeli naval vessels approached the flotilla of more than 40 boats carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists

Gerapetritis and Tajani stressed that “Greece and Italy reaffirm the need to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.

The European Broadcasting Union has called for a November vote on whether Israel can compete in next year’s contest, following months of division among members

Unions from ports across Europe and North Africa gather in Italy to plan coordinated action against arms shipments to Israel, with talks possibly extending to wider trade restrictions

Italian and Spanish warships head south of Crete after alleged Israeli drone attacks, while Turkey’s opposition urges Erdogan to deploy the navy to protect activists.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reports drone strikes, flash bombs and chemical attacks within Greece’s search and rescue zone as Israel vows to block its passage. Italy condemns the attack, while Greek government stays silent

France and Saudi Arabia are hosting world leaders in New York to revive talks on a two-state solution for Palestine. The meeting comes amid the Gaza war, with Israel threatening annexation of the West Bank and the U.S. warning against moves targeting Israel

A first reaction by Israel was swift, with the initial "salvo" fired by the country's ministry of foreign affairs in the X platform, which refers to "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas - emboldened by its Muslim Brotherhood affiliated in the UK"

The Israeli military denies any strategy to “flatten Gaza”, saying the demolitions are aimed at Hamas infrastructure

Sanctioned far-Right leader Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as a lucrative land opportunity, claiming U.S. talks on future settlements are underway

The Commission said it would halt bilateral support for Israel, with the exception of aid to civil society.

The Israeli military opened a temporary evacuation route as tanks edged into Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands remain despite strikes, displacement fears and warnings of months-long battles ahead