Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic
05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2026 09:59
Flotilla, Foreign Ministry investigates into possible use of rubber bullets against boats
In the last few hours, Israel has intercepted further vessels from the Flotilla heading to Gaza. At present, twenty-seven Italian nationals are being held. The vessels are expected to arrive at the port of Ashdod.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for an urgent investigation into the use of force by Israeli authorities that, according to reports from Italian activists, allegedly used rubber bullets against the Flotilla's vessels.
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