- Unknown reconnaissance drones flying at medium altitude over sailing area of Sumud Flotilla in Mediterranean waters, says on-board journalist ISTANBUL The Global Sumud Flotilla that is sailing to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza announced Tuesday that its vessels are now less than 160 nautical miles (296 kilometers) from the besieged enclave and will be entering a high-risk zone tonight. “We are less than 160 NM from Gaza, 10 NM from the high-risk zone. Stay Alert,” the flotilla said on