US EditionHumanitarian Ship Bound for Gaza Struck by Drones in International Waters
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s ship carrying 30 international human rights activists and humanitarian aid was attacked by drones on October 7, 2023, in international waters 17 nautical miles east of Malta.
- The attack occurred amid the ongoing Gaza war triggered by Hamas-led fighters’ October 7 assault and Israel’s blockade that has blocked aid delivery for over two months.
- The unarmed vessel named the Conscience suffered drone strikes targeting its generator, causing a fire, a hull breach, loss of power, and putting the ship at risk of sinking.
- After being struck, the vessel sent out a distress signal prompting Cyprus and Italy to send rescue ships, while Malta confirmed that all 16 individuals on board—comprising 12 crew members and four civilians—were unharmed with no injuries reported.
- The attack highlights the blockade’s humanitarian impact on Gaza, with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition blaming Israel and the Red Cross warning of collapsing aid access without resumed deliveries.
397 Articles
397 Articles
Will the World Speak up Against Israel’s Likely Attack on Humanitarian Activists?
A Freedom Flotilla vessel was damaged by a reported drone strike in international waters off the coast of Malta on May 2, 2025. (Photo: Freedom Flotilla Coalition) By Medea Benjamin / Common Dreams In the early hours of May 2, the quiet of night was shattered aboard the Conscience, a civilian vessel anchored in international waters, 17 kilometers off the coast of Malta. Aboard were 18 crew members and passengers, jolted from sleep by the sound o…
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Drones strike ship carrying aid
MIDDLE EAST
Archbishop condemns 'egregious act of aggression' against Gaza flotilla
Archbishop Charles Scicluna has condemned the "drone attack" on the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla on Friday, calling it an "egregious act of aggression".Speaking to Times of Malta, Archbishop Scicluna had strong words regarding the incident saying it was a matter of grave concern for the Maltese and the international community.Activists said the boat Conscience, part of...
Freedom Flotilla accuses Israel of attacking its boat carrying food to Gaza
A boat carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was attacked on Friday by Israeli drones in international waters off the coast of Malta, denounced the group that organized the shipment, in the latest confrontation over attempts to bring essential supplies to Palestinian territory in the midst of the Israeli siege.The Israeli Government has totally banned and blocked the entry of food, water, medical supplies and any humanitarian aid to Gaza since March…
'Shocking to us all': Activist ship carrying aid to Gaza attacked by drones, organisers say
An aid ship bound for Gaza was attacked by drones in international waters off Malta, hours before Australian civilians were scheduled to board. Organisers have blamed the attack on Israel, which has not responded to the allegation.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
