India, Sept. 9 -- The Global Sumund Flotilla, an aid ship to Gaza was struck by a drone on Tuesday off the coast of Tunisia. The flotilla is carrying activists and civilians from 44 countries, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, as part of an attempt to break the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip.

"The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirms that one of the main boats, known as the "Family Boat" - that was carrying GSF Steering Committee members, was struck by a drone. The boat was under the Portuguese flag and all passengers and crew are safe. An investigation is currently underway and when more information is available it will be released immediately," reads the official statement issued by the organisation.

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