Rome, September 28 (LaPresse) – "The mission continues and is moving forward towards Gaza." This was stated by Maria Elena Delia, spokesperson for the Italian delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla, speaking to reporters before entering the headquarters of the Democratic Party to meet with Secretary Elly Schlein as part of a series of meetings with opposition political forces. "We are navigating in international waters in full legality. This is our responsibility," she added. "Today, we are just listening," Delia emphasized, responding to questions about defections in the mission by saying, "We haven't had many defections."