They are sailing against the current, on the path of conscience, not consensus . While the Italian government raises diplomatic barriers and issues official warnings, the Global Sumud Flotilla continues to look toward Gaza, with the declared intent of breaking, symbolically and concretely, the humanitarian siege imposed by Israel.

"It's not a challenge to Meloni," they assure, "but an international, peaceful, and determined mission to bring real aid to those dying of hunger and war."

Behind the sails of the Global Sumud Flotilla is an international wave of activists from 44 countries, united by a common goal : to deliver humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Gaza. Among them are over fifty Italians. Some have chosen to abandon the mission out of fear, others remain on board, aware of the risks but determined to see it through to the end.

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has reiterated this several times: "The dangers are real, especially in the event of an interception by the Israeli army."

He told this directly to the Flotilla's Italian spokesperson, Maria Elena Delia, and to activists Simona Moscarelli and Giorgina Levi . But the volunteers, despite heeding the warnings, remain determined.

"We still hope," Delia explains, "that someone will tell Israel that this is a peaceful mission and must be treated as such."

Political tensions intersect with diplomatic ones . According to the spokesperson, the Italian government "hijacked" a mediation channel that was being opened with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, exploring other, less effective avenues.

"We had identified a distribution network in the Strip, which seemed the most secure way to ensure the arrival of aid," he explains, "but government interference ruined our options."

Meanwhile, Palazzo Chigi continues to view the initiative as a potential political provocation . The center-right accuses the Flotilla of being an operation hostile to the prime minister.

"I doubt," Delia replies, "that activists from 44 countries are interested in the fate of the Meloni government. We're interested in Palestine, not political theater."

A meeting between Giorgia Meloni and former US President Donald Trump is also scheduled for these hours. But Italy's stance remains firm: caution, vigilance, and full support for the activists' safety, in an effort to avoid an escalation.

At the same time, Crosetto raised a new alarm regarding national security : the 50 cyber attacks recorded monthly against Italian infrastructure have prompted the Ministry of Defense to establish a National Center for Hybrid Warfare "capable of dealing with complex and existing threats."

Meanwhile, offshore, the Flotilla remains waiting. With its sails unfurled and its gaze fixed on Palestine: "We will not stop," they say. "Gaza needs us. Now more than ever."

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