Greta Thunberg flotilla says Gaza aid boat hit by drone attack in Tunisia

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Greta Thunberg flotilla says Gaza aid boat hit by drone attack in Tunisia

Global Sumud Flotilla shares video showing vessel being hit by flaming object at port, but says its mission will go ahead

A flotilla carrying aid for Gaza and pro-Palestinian activists including Greta Thunberg says one its boats has been struck in a drone attack while docked in Tunisia.

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) shared a video showing one of its boats being hit by a flaming object at Sidi Bou Said port, near the Tunisian capital, Tunis. “One of the flotilla’s main boats … was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters,” GSF said. “The boat is sailing under the Portuguese flag and all six passengers and crew are safe.”

Reuters contributed to this report

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