TUNIS, Tunisia — An international activist group known as the Global Sumud Flotilla is claiming that one of its boats was attacked by a drone while docked in Tunisia. The vessel, called 'Family Boat' and sailing under a Portuguese flag, reportedly experienced an incident that resulted in a fire, which the group attributes to the alleged drone strike. They confirmed that no injuries occurred on board during the incident.
In a statement released overnight, the group shared footage showing a flash of light striking the boat, which subsequently ignited a fire. The organization's mission is to transport humanitarian aid to Gaza, and they had initially scheduled their departure from Tunisia for Wednesday.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Global Sumud Flotilla has emphasized that this will not hinder their intentions to deliver aid to those in need. They are expected to hold a press conference in Tunis on Tuesday to further discuss the incident.
However, Tunisian authorities have denied claims regarding a drone attack, stating that a specialized security unit is investigating the origins of the fire in the life jacket. They labeled the drone attack allegations as unfounded, seeking to clarify the situation amidst escalating tensions regarding aid delivery to Gaza.
As of now, the Israeli military and government have not made any public statements in response to the incident. The unfolding situation raises significant questions regarding the security of humanitarian efforts in the region and the challenges faced by those attempting to provide aid amidst ongoing conflicts.
In a statement released overnight, the group shared footage showing a flash of light striking the boat, which subsequently ignited a fire. The organization's mission is to transport humanitarian aid to Gaza, and they had initially scheduled their departure from Tunisia for Wednesday.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Global Sumud Flotilla has emphasized that this will not hinder their intentions to deliver aid to those in need. They are expected to hold a press conference in Tunis on Tuesday to further discuss the incident.
However, Tunisian authorities have denied claims regarding a drone attack, stating that a specialized security unit is investigating the origins of the fire in the life jacket. They labeled the drone attack allegations as unfounded, seeking to clarify the situation amidst escalating tensions regarding aid delivery to Gaza.
As of now, the Israeli military and government have not made any public statements in response to the incident. The unfolding situation raises significant questions regarding the security of humanitarian efforts in the region and the challenges faced by those attempting to provide aid amidst ongoing conflicts.
