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September 24, 2025

Global Sumud Flotilla Under Attack from Drones and Explosions
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The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla is reporting that explosions,
multiple drones and chemical devices have targeted their boats near
Greece. The group says it's the seventh attack on the flotilla. In
response, Italy sent a navy ship to protect the flotilla. The Global
Sumud Flotilla is preparing to leave soon to Gaza in an attempt to break
the Israeli blockade. Passengers include the Swedish activist Greta
Thunberg and Nelson Mandela's grandson, the South African MP Mandla
Mandela. Here's one of the activists aboard the flotilla.

Global Sumud Flotilla activist: "And we have been attacked by eight
drones, eight attacks so far. Seven of them has hit the boats. One of
them, it was like a chemical substance. The other six were explosions
above the boats. Some of them created structural damage on the boats. No
one has been hurt so far."



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