Global Sumud Flotilla reports drone harassment en route to Gaza
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The Global Sumud Flotilla says its ships faced drone harassment, explosions, and jamming in the Mediterranean.
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A ship, that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, prepares to depart to Gaza to deliver aid amidst "Israel's" siege on the Palestinian territory and its continued genocidal war against Palestinians, in the Tunisian port of Bizerte, on September 13, 2025. (AP)
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian aid mission bound for Gaza, reported early on Wednesday that its ships were subjected to drone harassment, communications jamming, and explosions during their current journey across the Mediterranean.
A coordinator for the GSF, Wael Nawwar, said that the attacks targeted four vessels with sound bombs but did not cause any injuries. Later, the organization said that in total, 12 attacks were recorded, which targeted nine vessels.
In a statement, flotilla organizers said, “Explosions, unidentified drones and communications jamming. We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated.”
The organizers stressed that these tactics, which they accused "Israel" and its allies of carrying out, are part of attempts to block humanitarian aid from reaching Palestinians in Gaza under siege.
“The lengths to which Israel and its allies will go to prolong the horrors of starvation and genocide in Gaza are sickening. But our resolve is stronger than ever,” the statement read.
According to the organizers, multiple drones dropped unidentified objects near the ships, while explosions were heard in the vicinity of several vessels. Communications were also disrupted, raising concerns of coordinated attempts to interfere with the mission.
Despite these incidents, the GSF affirmed its determination to proceed.
“These tactics will not deter us from our mission to deliver aid to Gaza and break the illegal siege. Every attempt to intimidate us only strengthens our commitment,” the GSF said.
“We will not be silenced. We will continue to sail,” the organization stressed.
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Previous incidents
The latest harassment follows earlier drone attacks against flotilla vessels while docked in Tunisian waters earlier. One ship, the “Family Boat,” suffered fire damage after an explosion in the port of Sidi Bou Said, while another, the “Alma,” was also hit in a separate incident. Organizers accused "Israel" of being behind the attacks, while Tunisian authorities denied that strikes had occurred at the time.
Reports indicate that the flotilla is currently in the central Mediterranean, with ships regrouping after departing from ports in Spain, Italy, and Tunisia. The convoy aims to deliver humanitarian aid directly to Gaza and challenge the Israeli blockade, which has tightened further since the escalation of war in late 2024.
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