Aid flotilla headed to Gaza faces mystery drone attack

Palestinians in Khan Yunis wait to collect water, on Wednesday. PIC/AFP

Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza said on Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked during the night by "unidentified drones and communications jamming".

It said that "at least 13 explosions" were heard on and around several flotilla boats, while drones or aircraft dropped "unidentified objects" on at least 10 boats. No casualties were reported but there was damage to the vessels and widespread obstruction in communications, it added.

Activists posted a brief video on the flotilla's social media account showing what appeared to be an explosion on or near one of the vessels. Greece's coast guard did not report any distress calls. There was no immediate comment regarding the attack from the Israeli military.

The flotilla, comprised of dozens of boats from several countries, is carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, for Palestinians in Gaza. It has reported several attacks since it set sail from Spain on September 1. The Israeli maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has now lasted 18 years, long predates the current war in Gaza.

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