Tunis, Tunisia (AP) – International activists Fleets attempting to break Israeli blockade in Gaza On Wednesday, when the drone targeted one of the boats docked into Tunisian waters, it said it was attacked for two consecutive nights. No one was hurt.
Global Sumud Flotilla shares CCTV footage, showing the group’s British people screaming “fire” on a wrapped “Alma” and pointing to the sky. A projectile fire fell on the deck, exploded, causing flames.
“The drone came in and dropped another burnt Cen device,” said Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist and Flotilla spokesman.
The group also posted photos of the burnt object covered in melted plastic. They said they were dropped by drones and caused a fire. “Fortunately, there are no structural damage to our boats, no teams injured and we continue our mission to break the siege of Gaza,” Avila added.
Tunisia’s Home Ministry described it as “planned acts,” and in a statement said an investigation was underway into who was behind it. That’s explained in detail.
The attack was similar to the attack the previous night of a Portuguese “family” ship.
Both Alma and his family were mission motherships, providing support and provisions to smaller vessels, including Swedish activist Greta Samberg and former Barcelona mayor Ada Kollow, capable of carrying the fleet’s most notable members.
“These repeated attacks came amid the intensification of Israeli invasions against the Palestinians in Gaza, and are compiled attempts to divert and derail our mission,” the activist said.
Tunisian coastal police were seen alongside boats from the fleet off the port town of Sidi Boo on Wednesday. Tunisian authorities previously denied allegations that the initial attack was caused by the drone, adding that they are investigating it.
The crowd gathered at the port on Wednesday to show support from the fleet before departure. The local government in Sidi Bou said that the departure of Flotilla was delayed due to weather conditions.
It was not the first time an activist has been attacked trying to break Israeli lockdown in Gaza.
Another The ship said it was attacked by a drone in May. International waters off the coast of Malta. an Land fleets traveling through North Africa They also tried to reach the border, but were blocked by security forces alongside Egypt in eastern Libya.
Although no drones were seen in footage shared by the fleet, the lively sounds that matched the unmanned aircraft could be heard in several videos.
Flotilla participants report seeing drones floating above them since they left Barcelona on September 1, including the moment before the attack. While not providing concrete evidence, some activists have denounced Israel in the past Intercepted a boat from another activist We are about to reach Gaza by the sea.
“Israel did this on other occasions to send drones to disrupt some of the fleet’s boats. This has happened before,” Korow said Tuesday.
Israel has not responded to the accusations. Previously, they rejected the fleet. Promotional stunts, It is necessary to say blockade to prevent smuggling, especially weapons smuggling.
Israeli far-right Minister of Public Security Itamar Ben Gwil has submitted a proposal to the Cabinet to classify members of the fleet as security prisoners. He also attempts to classify Israeli protesters as “frightening supporters” against the war under similar designations, but it is unlikely that both initiatives will be passed.
If the fleet is again intercepted by Israel, its members could be deported within a few days, just like in the last time.
The Mediterranean is one of the most monitored waters in the world, with manned, unmanned military aircraft flying every day. However, drone and ammunition experts point out that the attacks reported by the fleet could have been launched from small commercial drones that adapted to the occasion.
A fleet of about 20 boats carried a symbolic amount of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinians of Gaza, and had planned a Tunis stop to join the other boats.
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Brito reported from Barcelona, Spain. Associated Press writer Melanie Ridman from Jerusalem contributed to the story.
