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

Dockworkers in Genoa, Livorno and Trieste blocked ports while police clashed with protesters in Milan, Bologna and Naples as Italian unions staged nationwide strikes against Israel’s war in Gaza, disrupting trains, ports and schools

The Israeli military had intercepted the vessel en route to the besieged enclave, detaining its crew, which included activists, journalists and two members of the French political party La France Insoumise.