An international NGO accused Malta on Sunday of impeding access to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid ship which it says was bombed by two drones two days before, and Malta denied the claim, saying the crew had refused assistance.

Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition say Palau revoked its flag from Conscience shortly before alleged Israeli attack on reportedly Hamas-affiliated vessel

Armed drones attacked the front of an unarmed civilian vessel twice, causing a fire and a substantial breach in the hull.” That there were no deaths or injuries was only down to chance.