Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 02 May 2025,Friday International
A ship from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition en route to Gaza was reportedly attacked by drones in international waters off Malta early Friday, causing a fire onboard. The activists accuse Israel of the unprovoked strike on their humanitarian mission. The Maltese government confirmed all 16 aboard were safe, and the fire was contained. Climate activist Greta Thunberg, scheduled to board the ship, condemned the blockade of Gaza and pledged continued efforts for humanitarian access. The vessel, aimed at challenging Israel’s blockade, was left powerless and damaged. The Israeli military is reviewing the incident, while international calls for accountability grow. (PC: BBC)
