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Gaza Bound ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Ship Attacked by Drones

Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported that one of its ships, the Conscience, was directly attacked in international waters

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported that one of its ships, the Conscience, was directly attacked in international waters

The Coalition stated it had organized the mission as a nonviolent effort, operating under a media blackout to prevent sabotage. 

Volunteers from over 21 countries — including prominent public figures – had gathered in Malta to join the mission to Gaza. 

On the morning of their planned departure, Friday, the ship was struck by armed drones. The unarmed civilian vessel was hit twice at the front, sparking a fire and causing significant damage to the hull. 

The last known communication, received in the early hours of May 2, indicated that drones were still circling the ship.

The ship, located in international waters off the coast of Malta, issued an SOS distress signal immediately after the attack. 

A vessel from Southern Cyprus was dispatched in response but has reportedly failed to provide the essential electrical support needed. 

According to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the drone strike appeared to deliberately target the ship’s generator, disabling its power systems and leaving the crew at serious risk of the vessel sinking.

Yasemin Acar, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s press officer, told CNN by phone from Malta: “There is a hole in the vessel right now and the ship is sinking.”

Acar said the ship had “sent out SOS calls to the surrounding countries, including Malta,” and that a “small boat” from Southern Cyprus had been dispatched in response. 

She added that she had managed to make contact with crew members after the distress signal was sent.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Rome advised that a tugboat has been dispatched and is currently on the scene. However, according to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition, communications with the vessel were destroyed in the attack, and they are unable to independently confirm the tugboat’s arrival. 

The Coalition emphasized that under international maritime law, Malta is obligated to respond and ensure the safety of a civilian ship in distress within its proximity. 

The reported lack of adequate response and transparency regarding rescue efforts, they claim, constitutes a breach of international customary law.

In response to Hamas’s continued refusal to release 59 Israeli hostages—24 of whom are believed to still be alive—Israel has halted all aid truck entries into Gaza as of March 2. 

Despite the growing humanitarian crisis, Hamas has ignored both international appeals and the dire situation of its own population.

Originally published by The Jewish Press   PHOTO: Use according to Section 27 A

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[Anonymous] 11:46 04.05.2025
Great job, but I don’t believe the aid trucks have stopped these dirty Palestinians are still eating
Karolina De 11:42 04.05.2025
PLEASE SINK ALL OF THEM SO THEY CAN DROWN LIKE THE TITANIC
[Anonymous] 09:57 04.05.2025
.. I hope the Houthis will sink them all.. they should send them reconnaissance to Sudan 🇸🇩.. Muslims killing Muslims and Christians.. Gaza is over.. UN should focus on Sudan 🇸🇩 or Syria 🇸🇾
[Anonymous] 09:53 04.05.2025
… the drone was shot by Houthis .. or Hezbollah or could be by Hamas in order to put the blame on Israel.. Israel 🇮🇱 is far away.. and surely rules them out..
[Anonymous] 09:52 04.05.2025
Hahaha, idiots
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