A boat carrying several activists including Greta Thunberg which is trying to take aid to Gaza caught fire Friday outside the port of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia. Newsweek has broken down what we know so far.

Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), organizers of the convoy which includes the vessel Family Boat, have accused Israel of carrying out a drone attack on the boat in several Instagram posts, but Tunisian authorities have told news agencies there is no evidence to support this allegation. Israel is yet to respond to the claims.

Newsweek has contacted the GSF, Tunisia's interior ministry and the Israel Defense Forces, via email, for comment.

Why It Matters

The Global Sumud Flotilla aims to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and to deliver humanitarian supplies. Its activities

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