Rome prosecutor opens investigation into 13 senior Israeli officials over Gaza flotilla incidents

Italian newspaper La Repubblica reports that Rome's prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into 13 senior Israeli officials, both civilian and military, for their involvement in the last two "Freedom Flotillas" to Gaza. Those under investigation include Defense Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, two Navy commanders from the time of the flotillas, the Police Commissioner, Head of the Prison Service, Border Police Commander, Commander of the Ashdod Naval Base, Commander of the Nachshon Unit, and the Commander of the Shayetet naval commando unit. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by 50 Italian citizens.