The last time Greta Thunberg attempted to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip via sea, her “ selfie yacht ” was boarded by Israeli forces in international waters, and she was sent back to Sweden via Tel Aviv after a medical examination and a gift of sandwiches and water bottles.

This time, alleged drone attacks against the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla – which organisers say comprises about 50 civilian ships filled with lawyers, activists, politicians and more from 44 countries, including Australia – has prompted Italy and Spain to send naval vessels for possible rescues.

The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked by “unidentified drones and communications jamming” by way of an ABBA song overnight while sailing in international waters 56 kilometres off Gavdos, the so

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