10/09/2025

Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza says vessel hit by Israeli drone in Tunisian water

The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) says its vessel ?Family Boat? was struck by a drone near Tunisian waters, while Tunisian authorities deny any such attack took place. A spokesperson for the GSF said the attack late Monday at Tunisia?s Sidi Bou Said port was carried out by the Israeli regime, while the Tunisian National Guard denied any assault, attributing the fire instead to a cigarette butt or lighter that ignited a life jacket. Israel did not provide an immediate comment. As reported by the Gaza-bound flotilla, the incident on the Family Boat, which operates under a Portuguese flag and is transporting members of the group?s steering committee, occurred at 11:45 p.m. on Monday....
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