The Flotilla reports a new drone "attack" against the mission

BarcelonaThe Sumud Global Flotilla reported a new attack against the humanitarian initiative on Tuesday. Specifically, the organization claimed to have experienced "at least 13 explosions." The flotilla also reportedly witnessed the flight of "unidentified drones" and suffered "communications interference" during its journey to the Gaza Strip. On its official Telegram account, the organization explained that the explosions were heard "around several of its ships." They also explained that several crew members saw objects being dropped "on at least ten ships from drones or aircraft, causing damage." Despite the explosions, no casualties have been reported.

The organization described this new attack as a "psychological operation" to try to stop its navigation and stated that the presence of drones is intended to "intimidate." In fact, prior to the explosions, the international flotilla had already reported the low-altitude flight of "more than 15 drones" over the ship. Soul, the vessel that was already attacked during its stopover in Tunisia and which Tunisian authorities considered a "predetermined action."

In recent days, the maritime mission has condemned Israeli "attempts" to "criminalize" it after Tel Aviv claimed that it is a "jihadist initiative" supported by Hamas. For this reason, the Israeli Foreign Ministry warned on Tuesday that the Flotilla vessels will have to dock in Israeli ports to transfer the humanitarian aid they carry, instead of docking directly in the Palestinian Strip.