Italy Protests Israeli Arms Deliveries as US Links Subs to Gaza Drone Attacks
Italy has shown solidarity with the people of Gaza, staging general strikes and trade union actions to protest arms deliveries to Israel. Meanwhile, a US news report suggests Israeli submarines may have been involved in drone attacks on Gaza flotilla ships, violating international law and Tunisian sovereignty.
The 'Sumud Flotilla' is attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade to deliver aid to Gaza. Critics argue that Israeli ships could be used in the ongoing conflict, with reports of shelling in Palestinian coastal areas. All six of Israel's 'Dolphin' class submarines were built in Germany, with more 'Dakar' class submarines on order. Previously, Israel's navy intercepted around 50 ships in international waters off Egypt, kidnapping the crews. Currently, 14 Germans from the Global Sumud Flotilla remain in Israeli custody.
Israel's Marine consists of approximately 50 ships and boats, with a significant portion sourced from Germany. Notably, Israeli corvettes are also from the German shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. In the recent drone attack on the 'Conscience', the manufacturer of the 'Hero' family kamikaze drones suspected in the incident is Rheinmetall.
The international community continues to monitor the situation in Gaza, with Italy protesting arms deliveries to Israel and US reports suggesting Israeli submarine involvement in drone attacks. The 'Sumud Flotilla' remains determined to reach Gaza, despite Israeli interception of aid ships and detention of activists. The origin and use of Israeli naval vessels and drones, many from German manufacturers, are under scrutiny.
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