Italy Sends Navy Ship To Help Gaza Aid Flotilla | #novaralive

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Italy has deployed a naval frigate to escort a humanitarian flotilla heading to Gaza, a move that strongly contrasts with the silence from the British government following drone attacks and chemical spraying on the vessels, while Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the Ukraine war and a new political party is forming in the UK led by Jeremy Corbyn amidst internal confusion.

Key Points: Italy's Ministry of Defense has deployed a naval frigate to accompany the Global Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, with Italy's Defense Minister condemning attacks by 'unknown perpetrators' and the Italian center-left opposition leader calling the attack on vessels carrying Italian citizens 'a deliberate attack on our country by the Israeli government'. The Global Freedom Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reported being hit by drone strikes, sprayed with chemicals, and experiencing radio jamming, with at least 14 boats damaged, though no injuries were reported, described by a US veteran onboard as 'initiation of psychological operations'. Israel repeatedly warned the flotilla, labeling it a 'Hamas flotilla' and 'terrorism cover', and offered to reroute aid through the Ashkelon Marina, an offer the flotilla rejected, stating that handing aid to Israel would result in it not reaching Gaza. The British government has remained silent on the attacks despite British citizens, including a Navara Media journalist, being on board, prompting Navara Media to write to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee urging demands for assurances from Israel and consular protection for UK citizens. Donald Trump has significantly altered his public stance on the Ukraine war, shifting from questioning Ukraine's ability to fight to stating 'Ukraine... is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back' and suggesting NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft, a stark contrast to his earlier statements. Jeremy Corbyn has launched a new political party's membership portal, 'Your Party', with plans for a founding conference in November chosen by lottery, though initial confusion arose regarding membership systems and unity with MP Zara Sultana, who has since retweeted Corbyn's launch video. Kier Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan Mcweeny, faces renewed scrutiny over alleged misreporting of donations to the think tank Labor Together, with leaked emails suggesting intentional misleading of the Electoral Commission, though Labour insists no donations were accepted by Starmer's leadership campaign.