"The Family boat has been officially attacked - a drone came right above it, released a bomb and it exploded and the boat was on fire. Everyone on that boat is ok. The fire is out."
"The Global Sumud Flotilla confirms that one of the main boats, known as the 'Family Boat' - that was carrying GSF Steering Committee members - was struck by what is suspected to be a drone. The boat was under the Portuguese flag and all passengers and crew are safe. An investigation is currently underway and when more information is available it will be released immediately. Acts of aggression aimed at intimidating and derailing our mission will not deter us. Our peaceful mission to break the siege on Gaza and stand in solidari"
"THE ISRAELIS HAVE ATTACKED THE FLOTILLA MAIN BOAT IN TUNISIAN TERRITORY! This is an attack against Gaza because they don't want us there. So we need you to mobilise. Let's not stay quiet."
A Portuguese-flagged boat of a Gaza-bound flotilla was reportedly struck by a suspected drone near the old port city of Carthage, Tunisia, around midnight. Sailor Yasemin Acar said a drone released a bomb that exploded and set the 'Family Boat' on fire, but that all on board were safe and the fire was extinguished. Organisers Global Sumud Flotilla confirmed the suspected drone strike, said passengers and crew were safe, and announced an investigation. Participants and public figures described the incident as an attack against Gaza and called for mobilisation; organisers vowed the mission would continue.
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