Italy and Spain have sent naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sails to take aid to Gaza.

The “unprecedented move” from the two governments follows “repeated attacks” against the flotilla, including one from a drone, blamed on Israel and an escalation in “Israeli rhetoric” against the activists, said Al Jazeera .

What's the flotilla about?

The boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) set sail after experts from the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification confirmed there was famine in Gaza City and warned it could spread to central and southern Gaza within weeks.

Those on board include well-known activists such as Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and former mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau, as well as European politicians.

Its stated goal is

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