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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Gaza flotilla footage claims to show flaming object hitting boat from above
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The Global Sumud Flotilla publishes footage that appears to show the “Family” boat being struck by a flaming object falling from the sky.
The pro-Palestinian flotilla heading to Gaza claims its boat was hit by an Israeli drone in Tunisian waters, but Tunisian authorities say no drone was detected, instead blaming a fire on board that may have been caused by a lit cigarette in a lifejacket storage area.
The footage does not appear to show a missile or other munition hitting the boat, but rather something trailing fire, like a flare or firework.
Footage from another boat of our Flotilla shows the exact moment the Family Boat was struck from above. pic.twitter.com/qVpUyg56uP
— Global Sumud Flotilla (@GlobalSumudFlot) September 9, 2025
The Portuguese-flagged boat, carrying the flotilla’s steering committee, sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage, Global Sumud Flotilla says in a statement.
“While all participants are safe, details about the attack remain limited,” it says.
Flotilla organizers plan to hold a press conference this morning to provide an update on the incident and their mission, which has been plagued by weather delays and other mishaps.
The Times of Israel Community.