Spain and Italy have sent naval vessels into the Mediterranean to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is carrying aid towards Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

Italy confirmed on Thursday it was sending a second ship, while Spain said its navy would also join the mission. The announcement came after the flotilla came under a drone attack in international waters while en route to deliver aid to Gaza. Rome had already deployed a frigate following the attack, according to Al Jazeera.

“We have sent one ship and another is on its way, ready for any eventuality,” Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the lower house of parliament.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his country’s navy would act alongside Italy. Speaking to reporters in New York on the sidelines of the United

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