Pakistan, along with multiple other countries, has strongly condemned Israel’s reported attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid toward Gaza, according to Beyond Time News.
The condemnation came after Israeli naval forces reportedly targeted vessels participating in the flotilla’s Spring 2026 mission. The convoy aimed to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver essential humanitarian assistance. The incident occurred in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea, near Greece.
Joint Statement from Multiple Countries
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Brazil, Jordan, Pakistan, Spain, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Colombia, Maldives, South Africa, and Libya issued a joint statement expressing concern over the incident.
They described the flotilla as a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative intended to draw global attention to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
According to Beyond Time News, the ministers said the reported attack and detention of humanitarian activists in international waters represent serious violations of international law and international humanitarian law.
They urged the international community to take responsibility, uphold international law, protect civilians, and ensure accountability for such incidents.
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Protests Erupt in Italy
Following the incident, thousands of people took to the streets across Italy in protest. Demonstrations were reported in major cities including Rome, Milan, Naples, and Turin.
The protests reflected growing public anger over the reported attack on the humanitarian flotilla and broader concerns about the situation in Gaza.
The reported attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla has triggered strong diplomatic reactions and public protests in multiple countries, with calls for accountability and protection of humanitarian missions, according to Beyond Time News.
