Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) claimed on Tuesday that one of its main boats was struck by a drone at Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said port, though all passengers and crew survived. However, Tunisian authorities denied the claim, stating that the boat caught fire internally rather than being hit from the air. This conflicting narrative sparked international attention and raised concerns about safety.

According to the GSF, the Portuguese-flagged boat, which carried the flotilla's steering committee, suffered serious fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage. In contrast, Tunisia's interior ministry insisted the reports of a drone attack had "no basis in truth." Videos released by the flotilla on X appeared to show a...