Second boat for Gaza targeted by an alleged drone, according to activists.
A new incident was reported Tuesday evening September 9 at the port of Sidi Bou Saïdinvolving the ship “Alma” of the Global Sumud Flatilla (GSF)International initiative seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and to send symbolic humanitarian aid.
The “Alma” incident
In a press release published on X (ex-Twitter), the GSF said that the boat “Alma”moored in Tunisian waters, had been targeted by a Unidentified drone While he was at the quay. No injuries were reported and the crew confirmed that there had been no major structural damage.
The UN special rapporteur for occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanesedenounced “a second attack on the flotilla, still in Tunisian waters, in two days”, evoking the testimonies according to which a drone without light would have dropped an incendiary device on the bridge of the ship.
Tunisian activist WAEL NAOUAR also confirmed that, “after the boat Familyit’s theAlma which has been attacked “, while stressing that” these events strengthen the mobilization and determination of the crews to continue the road to Gaza “.
Intervention of the Tunisian authorities
Tuesday evening, units of the Sea guard went on site after the smoke climb reported on board theAlma. The security forces immediately proceeded to finds. According to the first observations, the incident has not caused significant damage, but the final conclusions will depend on the current surveys.
Reminder: the fire of “Family”
The day before, Monday, September 8, the ship “Family”the largest building in the flotilla, had already been affected by a fire at the front. Witnesses say that a drone had flew over the boat before dropping an incendiary machine. Video surveillance images showing the moment of the impact have circulated massively on social networks, feeding the thesis of a targeted attack.
However, the Tunisian Interior Ministry denied these statements on Tuesday. According to the official version, the flames would be due to “an accidental fire start, probably caused by a cigarette”.
An international flotilla mobilized
There Global Sumud Flatilla is made up of around twenty ships from 44 countries. She stopped in Sidi Bou Saïd on September 7 and provides her departure to Gaza le September 10. His goal: denounce the blockade imposed by Israel And deliver symbolic humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population.
Breaking !!‼ ️
Second Attack on the Flatilla, Still in Tunisian Waters, in Two Days!
Video Evidence Suggests that a drone – with no light so it could not be seen – Dropped a Device 👇that set the Deck of the Alma Boat on Fire.
Look by Yourself and Draw Your Conclusions https://t.co/zqylq6alyd pic.twitter.com/bj8qasztho
– Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur opt (@franceskalbs) September 9, 2025
