TUNIS, Tunisia — An international activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza faced attacks for the second consecutive night. The Global Sumud Flotilla reported that one of its boats, the British-flagged 'Alma,' was struck by a drone while docked in Tunisian waters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers. Security footage released by the group captured moments of panic as crew members shouted 'fire' and pointed towards the sky, as projectiles rained down, igniting a blaze on the deck.

This incident follows a similar attack the previous night on the Portuguese-flagged 'Family' vessel, raising concerns among activists about the safety and integrity of their mission. Tunisian authorities have disputed claims that drones were involved in the earlier attack and are actively investigating the incident. However, they have not yet responded to the latest developments.

The flotilla, consisting of around 20 vessels, set sail from Barcelona on September 1, carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid with intentions to stop in Tunisia before heading to Gaza. Activists have stated, 'These repeat attacks come during intensified Israeli aggression on Palestinians in Gaza, and are an orchestrated attempt to distract and derail our mission.' The Global Sumud Flotilla remains determined to continue its efforts despite these setbacks, and no reaction has been recorded from Israeli authorities regarding the incidents.