Gaza aid flotilla is hit by second drone attack against one of its ships

"A second drone attack on Tuesday night hit one of the ships that make up the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, break the Israeli blockade and bring aid to Gaza, where over half a million people are experiencing famine according to a new U.N.-backed food security report. The strike, caught on video, affected a vessel called the Alma, flying the British flag, which was docked in front of the port of Tunis in Tunisia."

"The attack was very similar to the one that had taken place just 24 hours earlier against the Family Boat, which was carrying the steering committee and the best-known members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau. Tunisian police, who had claimed that the first incident was likely caused by a life jacket catching fire rather than an attack, arrived at the scene on Tuesday."

"An investigation has been launched. This is the second attack of this kind in two days. These attacks come amid intensified Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza and are an attempt to distract and derail our mission, the organization said. They added that the Global Sumud Flotilla remains undeterred and assured that the mission to break the Israeli blockade and bring humanitarian aid to Gaza continues with determination and resolve."

A second drone strike on Tuesday night hit the British-flagged vessel Alma, docked in front of the port of Tunis, causing minor damage and no injuries. The vessel is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to cross the Mediterranean to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, where a U.N.-backed report says over half a million people face famine. The attack closely followed a strike 24 hours earlier on the Family Boat, which carried the flotilla steering committee and prominent activists. Tunisian police responded, witnesses reported multiple drones, security was increased, and an investigation has been launched. Organizers reiterated safety protocols and affirmed that the mission continues.

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