As the Global Sumud Flotilla nears Gaza, activists on board report being targeted by drones, while Israel urges the vessels to dock at Ashkelon to deliver humanitarian aid.
As the Global Sumud Flotilla ship approached war-torn Gaza, activists on board said they were again targeted by drones on Tuesday night. The flotilla reported on its official X account that drones were seen over its boats and multiple explosions were heard.
“Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said, without confirming any casualties.
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“We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated,” the statement added.
In a video on Instagram, German human rights activist Yasemin Acar said five vessels had been attacked.
“We are carrying only humanitarian aid. We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population,” she said.
🚨 In international waters on a humanitarian mission: dozens of drones spotted, 2 vessels targeted. All safe, no injuries. Facing comms jam.
📸 yaseminacr_ (IG) pic.twitter.com/pfJQ598VQ8— Global Sumud Flotilla Commentary (@GlobalSumudF) Septemb