Summary
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) ships were reportedly attacked at a port in Tunisia while preparing to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. A British-flagged ship named Alma and a Portuguese-flagged ship called the Family Boat were hit, the latter reportedly by a drone, but no injuries occurred. The flotilla, consisting of over 50 boats from 44 countries, aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla is made up of more than 50 boats from 44 countries.
- On Tuesday, a British-flagged vessel called Alma was hit at a Tunisian port, causing a fire.
- The previous night, the main vessel, Family Boat, was hit by a suspected drone, also causing a fire.
- All people on the boats were safe, with no injuries reported.
- The flotilla set sail on August 31, 2025, and plans to continue its journey to Gaza.
- The flotilla is a humanitarian mission aiming to challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza.
- Since 2010, all flotillas trying to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel.
- In 2010, an Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara ship attempting to breach the blockade resulted in 10 deaths.
