In Tunisia, activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla say one of their main boats preparing to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza was attacked by a drone overnight Monday. Journalist Yusuf Omar was on the deck of the ship when the apparent bombing occurred.

Yusuf Omar: “Guys, I was sleeping right here on this mattress, and I hear this explosion and a big ball of flames, like burning the sides of your face. And then down here, you can see exactly what has happened. It landed here. The drone, it landed here, and it just — a big explosion happened right next to our diesel tanker.”

Tunisia’s National Guard disputed activists’ account of the explosion, saying the fire appeared to have started in a life jacket, caused by a cigarette butt or a lighter. That claim is directly contradicted by surveillance video showing a trail of fire falling onto the ship and exploding into flames. This is Yasemin Acar, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Yasemin Acar: “They have bombed a boat once again with civilians on it, in Tunisian territory. This is an attack against Gaza, because they don’t want us there. So, we need you to mobilize. Let’s not stay quiet.”