Overview

• The British-flagged Alma reported an upper-deck fire off Sidi Bou Saïd near Tunis, which was extinguished with all passengers and crew safe.
• Organizers say a similar incident struck the vessel Family the previous night, sharing videos that show a fireball hitting a deck.
• UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese said video evidence suggests a drone dropped an incendiary device onto the Alma’s deck.
• The Tunisian National Guard said no drone was detected and suggested the blaze could have started accidentally, calling for facts to be established.
• Belgium’s foreign minister urged a complete and transparent investigation as the Global Sumud Flotilla maintains plans to depart for Gaza this week.