Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla hit by drones, organisers claim

Organisers said two boats were hit in separate incidents; Tunisian authorities disputed the first and have not commented yet on the second.

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Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) posted footage on Tuesday appearing to show the first boat being hit by an object outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said.

Tunisian authorities disputed a drone was involved and said an initial inspection indicated the explosion originated inside the vessel.

GSF then released footage appearing to show a second boat being hit later over Tuesday night, saying it "sustained fire damage on its top deck". Tunisian authorities are yet to comment on the second claim.

No injuries were reported in either incident, organisers of the humanitarian aid flotilla said.