Gaza Aid Flotilla Ship Targeted by Drone Attack off Tunisia

The Alma, a ship belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, was reportedly targeted by a suspicious drone attack while anchored off the coast of Tunisia. Fire damage was reported on the ship's upper deck, but all passengers and crew were confirmed safe.

The Alma, a ship belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, was reportedly targeted by a suspicious drone attack while anchored off the coast of Tunisia. Fire damage was reported on the ship’s upper deck, but all passengers and crew were confirmed safe.

Flotilla officials stated that an investigation into the incident has been launched and that new findings will be shared with the public as they become available. This marks the second recorded attack on the flotilla. Earlier, another vessel was reportedly targeted by a drone off the Tunisian coast, though local authorities denied the claims.

The organization emphasized that these attacks are part of repeated attempts to disrupt their mission and are linked to Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza. Flotilla representatives said, “These attacks come at a time of increased violence against the Palestinian people and are deliberate attempts to hinder our mission.”

Despite these incidents, the flotilla remains committed to its goal. The Alma and other vessels aim to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza and show solidarity with the Palestinian population. The flotilla stated, “The Global Sumud Flotilla continues its peaceful mission with determination and resolve.”