ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Spain and Italy say they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing, after the activists said they were attacked by drones near Greece.

The Global Sumud Flotilla said Wednesday it was targeted by drones and communications jamming, with several explosions occurring on or near some of the boats. Some of the vessels were damaged, but no injuries were reported.

Here’s what to know about the flotilla.

The Global Sumud Flotilla’s aim

Organizers say the flotilla currently includes 52 mostly small vessels carrying activists from dozens of countries. They are carrying a symbolic amount humanitarian aid, mainly food and medicine, for Palestinians in the besieged enclave of Gaza.

The 23-month

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