Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says one of its boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters
The Global Sumud Flotilla's Portuguese-flagged Family Boat suffered fire damage after a suspected drone strike; all six crew members are reported safe and an investigation is ongoing.
- A drone has allegedly struck the Global Sumud Flotilla's Portuguese-flagged boat, causing fire damage, while all six members on board were reported safe, as confirmed by GSF.
- Tunisian authorities declared the reports of a drone attack as "completely unfounded," suggesting the fire originated from inside the vessel.
- Activists gathered at Sidi Bou Said port to support the flotilla, waving Palestinian flags and chanting, "Free Palestine," according to local reports.
- Greta Thunberg highlighted the flotilla's humanitarian mission, stating, "Just across the water there’s a genocide going on, a mass starvation by Israel’s murder machine.
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Second Gaza aid ship hit by suspected drone in Tunisian waters
Two ships belonging to a pro-Palestinian flotilla preparing to sail to Gaza have been damaged in suspected drone attacks while docked in Tunisian waters, according to the organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The incidents occurred on consecutive nights and involved vessels carrying humanitarian aid and international activists, including Greta Thunberg. The first incident took place on Monday night, when the "Family" boat, flying a Portuguese…


"Another boat was hit in an alleged drone attack," said the "Global Sumud Flotilla" in a press release.
Second boat hit by suspected drone, say Gaza aid flotilla activists
The pro-Palestinian activists organising a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said on Tuesday that another of their boats had been attacked by a drone while docked off the Tunisian coast, the second such strike in two days. The flotilla is due to resume its voyage on Wednesday after being delayed multiple times by weather conditions and other issues.
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