UNITED NATIONS: The Spanish navy vessel set to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza poses no threat to anyone, including Israel, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told Reuters on Thursday. The Israeli naval blockade of Gaza is unlawful. International law is clear: A blockade that deprives civilians of food, medicine, and aid is prohibited. A blockade that disproportionately harms the civilian population is prohibited.

Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing towards Gaza, hoping to break the devastating Israeli blockade.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday that Madrid will dispatch a navy vessel to support a Gaza-bound Global Sumud aid flotilla after...