Flotilla carrying supplies to Gaza claims another drone attack, second in 2 days

The flotilla, carrying activists and civilians from 44 countries, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, was first reportedly hit on Tuesday.

Updated on: Sep 10, 2025, 08:18:52 IST

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An aid ship carrying supplies to Gaza reported another drone attack on Wednesday, hours after the first reported attack off the coast of Tunisia. The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international aid initiative said that one of its boats was attacked by a drone at a Tunisian port.

Supporters of Global Sumud Flotilla gather to show support in Sidi Bou Said port, Tunisia (REUTERS/Representative)

The flotilla, carrying activists and civilians from 44 countries, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, was first reportedly hit on Tuesday, a claim denied by the Tunisia's national guard.

Amid Israel's naval blockade, the GSF aims to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza using civilian boats. As it notified of a second drone attack, the international aid initiative reported no injuries or casualties.

“Another boat has been hit in a suspected drone attack. No injuries reported. Updates to follow soon,” the aid said in a post.

Meanwhile, a member of the GSF steering committee has reportedly blamed Israel for the alleged drone strike. "Israel continues to breach international law and terrorise us. We will sail to break the blockade on Gaza no matter what they do," Saif Abukeshek told news agency Reuters.

There has been no reaction from the Tunisian Coast Guard till the time of writing this report. The first reported drone strike was denied by the authorities on Tuesday.

"According to preliminary findings, a fire broke out in the life jackets on board a ship anchored 50 miles from the port of Sidi Bou Said, which had come from Spain," national guard spokesman Houcem Eddine Jebabli had told news agency AFP.

"The investigation is ongoing and no drone has been detected," he added.

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