Greta Thunberg’s Lead Gaza Aid Boat Erupts in Flames After Alleged Drone Strike

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A boat carrying members of an activist flotilla led by Greta Thunberg was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters on Monday, according to organizers.

The vessel, known as the “Family Boat,” was flying under a Portuguese flag at the time of the incident.

The Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee reported that the strike ignited the main deck and below-deck storage area, causing visible fire damage.

The group stated that the boat was inside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said when the attack occurred.

The Israel Times reported that Thunberg and other committee members were aboard when the strike took place.

According to the organizers, all six passengers and crew members survived the incident without injury.

Tunisian authorities confirmed that no casualties occurred.

Footage released by the group showed individuals rushing across the deck immediately after a flash of light struck the vessel.

In the video, voices could be heard shouting, “The boat is on fire!,” as flames spread across the bow.

The 22-year-old activist was among participants in what organizers described as the “largest solidarity mission” to Gaza.

A total of 20 boats departed Barcelona on Aug. 31 with the goal of reaching the Gaza Strip to deliver aid.

Thunberg had joined the mission before Israel warned that she and other activists faced arrest and detention if they attempted to breach the blockade.

Israel Hayom reported that Israeli authorities had already prepared plans to intercept the flotilla.

The report said activists would face detention under strict “terrorist-level” conditions if they were taken into custody.

Prior to her departure, Thunberg said her involvement was part of what she called “a global uprising of people standing up” against what she described as “atrocities” in Gaza.

The flotilla’s Steering Committee emphasized that they intended to continue their mission despite the incident.

“Acts of aggression aimed at intimidating and derailing our mission will not deter us.

Our peaceful mission to break the siege on Gaza and stand in solidarity with its people continues with determination and resolve,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement released after the drone strike.

The organization did not provide further details on who may have been responsible for the strike.

It said the incident remains under investigation, and that additional updates would be shared when available.

The flotilla’s route from Barcelona to Gaza was already subject to heightened scrutiny by regional authorities.

This latest development added to tensions surrounding the group’s efforts, with video evidence of the attack circulating widely on social media.

At present, the Family Boat remains in Tunisian waters following the strike.

Organizers have not said whether repairs will be undertaken to allow the vessel to continue toward Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla reaffirmed its intent to move forward with the remaining boats in the mission.

The reported strike marks the most serious incident to affect the convoy since its departure.

Lawmakers and regional authorities are closely monitoring developments as questions remain about the origin of the drone and the broader implications for the flotilla’s mission.