Drone Attack on Freedom Flotilla's Aid Ship Conscience in International Waters
An aid ship bound for Gaza was attacked by drones in international waters off Malta, leading to significant damage but no injuries among the crew.
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Israel has cut off Gaza from all imports, including food and medicine, since the beginning of March, leading to what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war with Hamas.
Drones strike ship off Maltese coast carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
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The attack happened as aid groups have warned that the humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of collapse.
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance
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The group said activists from 21 countries were onboard on a “mission to challenge Israel’s illegal and deadly siege of Gaza and to deliver desperately needed, life-saving aid.”
Gaza humanitarian aid ship ‘bombed by drones’ in waters off Malta
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The attack came exactly two months after Israel, on March 2, imposed a full blockade on the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza including food, medicine, and other critical supplies.
Gaza activists say their aid vessel was hit by drones off the coast of Malta
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Aid organizations have condemned Israel's blockade, which, since the end of March, has been strictly enforced to prevent any goods entering the Palestinian territory, including humanitarian supplies that aid workers say are desperately needed in the enclave.
Freedom Flotilla group says ship carrying Gaza aid and activists attacked by drones off Malta
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The FFC, formed by peace activists from several countries last year, uses a converted trawler to try to defy Israel’s blockade on Gaza.
Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters
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The coalition is campaigning to end Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Activists say ship heading to Gaza was attacked by drones off coast of Malta
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Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, humanitarian group says
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For two months Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, throwing Gaza into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war.
Drone Strikes Vessel Carrying Aid to Gaza near Malta
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Gaza has been under Israeli military siege since the October 7, 2023, Hamas deadly attacks on Israel.
Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged drone attack off Malta
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Summary
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition's aid ship, Conscience, was attacked by drones in international waters off Malta, causing damage and prompting accusations against Israel, though no evidence was provided. The crew—12 members and 4 civilians—remained safe, and a nearby tugboat responded to assist. The strike was reported to have damaged the generator and created holes in the hull. As Gaza faces worsening humanitarian conditions due to an ongoing blockade, volunteers—including climate activist Greta Thunberg—planned to assess the ship's damage. The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned that aid delivery is critically needed to avoid further collapse of humanitarian efforts.
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