Italy's Meloni condemns drone attack on Gaza aid flotilla while criticizing mission as 'dangerous and irresponsible'
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned a drone attack on a Gaza aid flotilla (The Global Sumud Flotilla) in international waters off Greece, but also criticized the mission as 'dangerous and irresponsible,' suggesting it aimed to create problems for her government. Italy dispatched a navy ship to assist the convoy of about 50 vessels carrying pro-Palestinian activists, including Greta Thunberg. Meloni made the remarks while attending the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Meloni also criticised the mission as 'dangerous and irresponsible' and claimed it was aimed at 'creating problems' for her government
Italy said it was sending a navy ship to assist the convoy of about 50 vessels
Despite condemnation Giorgia Meloni also criticised The Global Sumud Flotilla mission as ‘dangerous and irresponsible’
