Israeli Drone Bombs Gaza Freedom Flotilla Near Malta Coast

The attack comes as a food crisis in Gaza is worsening due to Israel’s total siege and closure of all border crossings

An Israeli drone bombed a Freedom Flotilla aid vessel that was en route to Gaza early on 2 May, blowing a hole through the ship, causing a fire, and putting it at risk of sinking.

The ship was transporting humanitarian aid, 12 crew members, four civilian passengers, and dozens of rights activists. It was in international waters off Malta and had reportedly set off from Tunisia.

The Maltese government released a statement confirming that the crewmembers were brought to safety and that the ship remains in international waters. No injuries were reported.

“At 00:23 Maltese time, a Freedom Flotilla ship was subjected to a drone attack. The front of the vessel was targeted twice, resulting in a fire and a breach in the hull,” the Freedom Flotilla Coalition said in a statement earlier, adding that an SOS distress signal was sent.

CNN cited a Freedom Flotilla Coalition media official saying the strike caused the vessel to start sinking.

🔗SOURCE ➡️ The Cradle

Related: 5/3 — At 00: 23 Maltese Time, A #freedomflotilla Ship Was Subjected To A Drone Attack. The Front Of The Vessel Was Targeted Twice, Resulting In A Fire And A Breach In The Hull. The Ship Is Currently Located In International Waters Near #malta. An #SOS Distress Signal Was Sent.

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