Global Sumud Flotilla boat gets assaulted for second time
(MENAFN) The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has reported a second suspected drone attack on one of its vessels as the aid convoy prepares to depart Tunisia for Gaza.
In a statement, the group confirmed, "The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirms that on September 9, another boat in our fleet -- the 'Alma' -- was attacked by a drone as it was docked in Tunisian waters." The vessel, which sails under the British flag, sustained fire damage to its upper deck.
The flotilla said an investigation into the incident is ongoing, describing the strike as "an orchestrated attempt to distract and derail our mission," but emphasized that the effort "continues undeterred."
Activist Leila Hegazy recounted the event, calling it “drone strike number two on one of the boats.” She added, “we hope this is not a nightly occurrence, because they are playing lots of games." Another activist, who witnessed the incident, said they saw the drone "literally right above, maybe 20 feet" before it sparked a fire. "We sounded the alarm. We yelled. We had the hoses ready, and it was out within two minutes," the activist explained.
A livestream update noted that while the Alma sustained some damage, there were no injuries and “no significant structural damage” after an initial inspection. One activist remarked, "Two nights in a row. It's not a coincidence. It's not an accident. This is a threat to the mission, and it's a serious threat that we're taking very seriously."
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