Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Spain to Send Warship to Protect Gaza Aid Flotilla
Ships carrying aid to Gaza were attacked by drones, prompting a response from Spain.
Spain will send a warship to protect the flotilla and ensure the safety of its citizens.
The flotilla includes activists and people from multiple countries aiming to deliver aid.
The attack happened 30 nautical miles from a Greek island.
This mission is about helping Gaza, not about the people involved, according to Greta Thunberg.
A flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza was attacked by drones.
Spain will dispatch a naval vessel to assist the flotilla.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is using civilian boats to break Israel's naval blockade.
Greta Thunberg is onboard the flotilla.
The Spanish Prime Minister insists that international law be respected.
- Who
- Global Sumud Flotilla
- What
- Attacked by drones
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Near Gaza
- Why
- Attempting to deliver aid
Flotilla's Goal
Israel's Stance
Aid Delivery
Flotilla's Goal
Intends to deliver aid.
Israel's Stance
Criticises the flotilla for its implied support for Hamas, but made no comment on drone responsibility.
Naval Blockade
Flotilla's Goal
Aims to bypass the blockade.
Israel's Stance
Enforces a naval blockade.
- Event
- Drone attack on aid flotilla
- Target
- Global Sumud Flotilla
- Location of attack
- 30 nautical miles off Greek island
- Attackers
- Unidentified
- Response
- Spain to send warship
- Participants
- 45 Countries citizens included
- Notable person on board
- Greta Thunberg
Sources
‘We only carry aid’: Gaza flotilla claims drone attacks off Greece, explosions reported on boats
Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza targeted by drones and explosions, activists say
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At least 20 injured after drone strike on Eilat, Israel’s national ambulance service says
Italy deploys navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after drone attack
Navy Ship En Route To Help Gaza Aid Flotilla Targeted In Drone Attack: Italy