"The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked during the night by "unidentified drones and communications jamming". It said that "at least 13 explosions" were heard on and around several flotilla boats, while drones or aircraft dropped "unidentified objects" on at least 10 boats. No casualties were reported but there was damage to the vessels and "widespread obstruction in communication", it added."
"Activists posted a brief video on the flotilla's social media account showing what appeared to be an explosion on or near one of the vessels. Greece's coastguard did not report any distress calls. The flotilla, comprised of dozens of boats from several countries, is carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, for Palestinians in Gaza."
"The Israeli Foreign Ministry has accused organisers of being linked to Hamas, and says it has proposed that the activists unload their aid in the Israeli port of Ashkelon for it to be transported into Gaza. "Israel will not allow vessels to enter an active combat zone and will not allow the breach of a lawful naval blockade," the ministry said on Monday. "Israel urges the participants not to break the law and to accept Israel's proposal for a peaceful transfer of any aid they might have.""
The Global Sumud Flotilla reported an overnight attack by unidentified drones and communications jamming, with at least 13 explosions heard on and around several boats and unidentified objects dropped on at least 10 vessels. No casualties were reported, though vessels sustained damage and communications were widely obstructed. Activists posted a video appearing to show an explosion; Greece's coastguard received no distress calls. Dozens of boats from multiple countries carried symbolic humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, for Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli Foreign Ministry accused organisers of links to Hamas and urged unloading aid at Ashkelon, warning against breaching a naval blockade. Italian participants include MPs and MEPs.
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