India, Sept. 9 -- The Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid ship to Gaza was hit during an alleged drone strike on Tuesday on 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.

Also on board is the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese.

"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 availab...