Drones Hit Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza, Say Organisers

Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza on Friday in international waters off Malta, the group organising the shipment said.

- Agencies

TEL AVIV: A fire broke out but was brought under control, authorities said. A nearby tugboat responded to a distress call from the Conscience, which was carrying 12 crew members and four civilians, Malta's government said, adding that those aboard refused to leave the ship. The group was safe and no injuries were reported, it said.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused Israel of attacking its ship. The group did not provide evidence for that claim or to show that the fire was caused by drones, but in a video it shared an explosion could be heard. Another video showed a fire blazing.