Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed cautious optimism regarding a new US proposal aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, while simultaneously urging the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to halt its mission to deliver aid to Gaza. Meloni warned that the flotilla’s attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade could disrupt the fragile peace process. The flotilla, comprising over 40 boats and 500 individuals, including Italian politicians and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, has been accompanied by an Italian naval frigate. However, the frigate is set to withdraw once the flotilla reaches 150 nautical miles from Gaza’s shoreline. Meloni emphasized that the US plan offers a glimmer of hope but remains vulnerable to sabotage. She urged the flotilla to redirect its aid to Cyprus to avoid escalating tensions. Israel has instructed the flotilla to deliver aid to an Israeli port instead, labeling the mission as a Hamas operation without providing evidence. The flotilla, now on high alert due to increasing drone activity, has vowed to continue its mission despite warnings. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto have expressed concerns over the safety of the flotilla, following reports of drone attacks and communications jamming. The US peace plan proposes an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and the exchange of detained Gazans, aiming to de-escalate the conflict.