Italian navy frigate to quit shepherding Gaza aid flotilla as it approaches coast | NYGazet

Italian defense ministry says vessel will turn back when boats aiming to break Israel's blockade get within 150 miles of shore; organizers vow to proceed nonetheless

Italy’s navy will stop following the international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza once it gets within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of the shore, the Italian defense ministry said on Tuesday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of more than 4... [2572 chars]