Israeli forces launch assault on vessel in Freedom Flotilla, aiming to breach Gaza blockade
Hang on there, mate! The "Freedom Flotilla's" ship, Conscience, had a bit of a run-in today, off the coast of Malta. This bad boy was cruising in international waters, aimin' to bust through that siege in Gaza, but apparently, someone didn't appreciate the effort.
Sources on board mentioned a drone attack from Israel, causing a blaze on the ship. The vessel's currently moored near Malta, but only southern Cyprus picked up the distress call.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a group of pro-Palestinian activists, had 30 folks aboard their aid-laden vessel when the incident went down, shortly after midnight. The coalition's media officer, Yasemin Akar, reported a hole in the ship and it sinkin'. She also mentioned that the ship's sent distress calls to neighboring countries, including Malta. A small boat from southern Cyprus was sent to lend a hand.
A video on the coalition's Twitter account shows a fiery scene on board, along with smoke, and two explosions in a separate video. The Conscience, a Palau-flagged ship, was hovering off the eastern coast of Malta this morning according to ship tracking websites.
Now, let's spill some tea about the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. This ain't their first rodeo. They're an international network, dedicated to putting an end to Israel's blockade on Gaza and helping the besieged enclave.
Fun Fact 1: The attack on the Conscience was no joke. It caused a significant breach in the hull, a fire, and targeted the ship's generator, leaving the crew powerless[1][3][4].
Fun Fact 2: Despite the incident, all crew members are safe, no injuries reported. They're now focusing on getting the ship fixed up to avoid further complications[4].
The coalition's p*ssed off about the attack, allegedly from Israel, but they haven't got the official word on the drone's source yet[5]. They're calling on Maltese authorities and international bodies to step in and secure their mission challenging Israel's blockade on Gaza[1][2].
- News sources report an alleged drone attack by Israel on the Freedom Flotilla's ship, Conscience, off the coast of Malta, causing a fire and a significant breach in the hull.
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a group of pro-Palestinian activists, had 30 people aboard their aid-laden vessel when the incident occurred, shortly after midnight.
- The UN, humanitarian organizations, and general news outlets are following the attack on the Freedom Flotilla and the ongoing politics surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- The Conscience, a Palau-flagged ship, was involved in a nonviolent mission to deliver aid to Gaza, which was blocked by a reported attack from Israel.
- In the aftermath of the attack, all crew members are safe, but the ship is in need of repair to avoid further complications.
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has sent distress calls to nearby countries, including Malta, as well as calling on international bodies to intervene and secure the mission challenging Israel's blockade on Gaza.
- The coalition's media officer, Yasemin Akar, has reported a hole in the ship and a hole in the ship's generator, leaving the crew powerless.
- Videos on the coalition's Twitter account show a fiery scene on board, along with smoke and two explosions, but the exact source of the attack has not yet been officially confirmed.
