Pro-Palestinian demonstrators attend a rally in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisia. Photo: EPA PHOTO

Italy has told Israel to respect the rights of Italians taking part in an activist flotilla that is seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, after the latest boat was attacked with incendiary devices in Tunisian waters.

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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told parliament on Thursday that Italy would monitor the flotilla and providing consular and diplomatic assistance to the 58 Italians taking part, including some MPs.

"Our embassy in Tel Aviv, under my instruction, t

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