In brief
A ship carrying humanitarian support to Gaza has recently experienced catastrophic explosions off the coast of Malta, leading to chaos and concern for its 16-member crew. The ship, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and named the Conscience, was en route to assist the beleaguered region when it was rocked by blasts attributed to a drone attack by a human rights organization. Despite the incidents, authorities have confirmed that the crew is safe, as a tugboat was able to extinguish the resulting fire. The vessel had departed from Tunisia earlier in the week, intending to make a stop in Malta to collect additional passengers, including prominent activist Greta Thunberg. The situation remains tense, with the source of the explosions still unknown and authorities closely monitoring the ship's condition, which has left doubts around its ability to dock safely in Malta.
