Gaza-bound Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg Suffers Fire; Drone Strike Claims Disputed by Tunisia

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and humanitarian workers, was reportedly struck by a suspected drone attack while docked in Tunisian waters during an effort to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. The Portuguese-flagged 'Family' ship, which carried the flotilla's steering committee including Thunberg, caught fire but was brought under control with no casualties reported. Activists and the flotilla organizers accused Israel of the attack, citing Israeli jets flying near Tunisia around the time of the explosion. However, Tunisian authorities have denied any drone involvement, stating that no drones were detected and that the explosion likely originated inside the vessel. The incident has sparked investigations and political tension, with some officials warning that such an attack, if verified, would constitute an assault on Tunisian sovereignty. Despite the attack, the flotilla confirmed that their mission to deliver aid to Gaza remains undeterred.