Government officials in Gibraltar confirmed that the U.S.-flagged tanker Overseas Santorini made a brief stop in Gibraltar on the night of July 30. This was despite protests from politicians and Palestinian activists who wanted the ship to turn away because it is reportedly carrying fuel for the Israeli military. Gibraltar officials said that the tanker, which left a refinery in Texas on July 14, stopped to take on general supplies and to change its crew. The ship had originally planned to dock in nearby Algeciras, Spain, but changed its destination to Gibraltar. There, it was confirmed that no government services were provided to the tanker, and the decision to skip Algeciras was made by the ship's company, not Gibraltar’s government. Protests and calls for action have been part of ongoing efforts by pro-Palestinian groups targeting vessels they believe support Israel.