A targeted strike on a ship of peace
A civilian aid vessel bound for Gaza and part of the Freedom Flotilla was struck by a drone in international waters off Malta. The explosion caused a fire onboard and triggered an emergency SOS.
Organizers claim the incident was no accident: “This was a deliberate attack on a civilian ship delivering humanitarian aid.”
The mission of the Freedom Flotilla
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition includes activists and NGOs from around the world aiming to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza, in place since 2007.
The ship carried medical supplies and basic necessities for Palestinian civilians, in a clear peaceful mission.
Despite its humanitarian nature, such missions are often obstructed or threatened, even outside any national jurisdiction.
Condemnation and call for investigation
The coalition called the attack a breach of international law, urging an independent investigation.
NGOs and global civil society figures have expressed solidarity, asking for accountability. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicions fall on entities backing the naval blockade.
A matter of legality and humanity
Targeting an aid ship is not only a crime against unarmed civilians but a chilling sign for the future of humanitarian efforts.
Blocking aid to Gaza worsens the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Who is afraid of solidarity? That’s the question resonating worldwide, as the Flotilla remains a beacon of peaceful resistance.
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