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Second Attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla: The “Alma” Struck.

 After the attack on the “Family Boat”, the flagship of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), on the night between September 8 and 9, the organizers have reported a second incident.


At 00:17 on September 10, 2025, an incendiary device reportedly hit the “Alma”, another vessel of the humanitarian flotilla headed toward Gaza. Onboard were nine people, all unharmed. The strike affected the aft section of the ship, causing only minor damage.

Videos and Accounts

The flotilla’s official channels have released new footage, allegedly showing an unlit drone flying over the vessel and dropping an incendiary object, described by experts as “coated with fuel-soaked materials” to maximize fire upon impact.

The GSF coordination team called it a “second assault within 48 hours,” while UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese reiterated that the video evidence points to an attack from above.

Tunisian Authorities

As in the case of the Family Boat, the Tunisian National Guard continues to deny the presence of drones in national airspace. No official statement has yet been issued regarding this latest incident, but investigations remain ongoing.

A Hypothesis: Small Naval Drones

One hypothesis raised by independent analysts is that the attack may not have come from a high-altitude aircraft, but rather from small drones launched from nearby naval units. This could explain both the difficulty in detecting them on radar and the ability to strike multiple vessels in quick succession. However, no official confirmation of this reconstruction exists at this time.

No Response from Israel

Israeli military spokespersons have not commented on the accusations, while online debate continues between those denouncing a hostile act and those dismissing it as propaganda.

The Mission Goes On

Despite the two incidents, the Global Sumud Flotilla confirmed that its planned departure from the marina of Sidi Bou Said remains unchanged. “Our peaceful mission to break the siege on Gaza will continue,” organizers reiterated before supporters gathered on the Tunisian coast.

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