Overview

• Organizers say the British-flagged Alma was struck on Sept. 9 while berthed near Sidi Bou Said, causing a deck fire that was extinguished with no injuries.
• A day earlier, the Portuguese-flagged Family Boat reported a similar incident, and the flotilla released video it says shows an object descending onto the vessel.
• Tunisia’s National Guard says it detected no drones and contends the blaze originated onboard, citing burned lifejackets possibly ignited by a lighter or cigarette.
• UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese urged urgent protection for the convoy, as Tunisian supporters gathered at the port to help guard the boats.
• The Global Sumud Flotilla says it will proceed toward Gaza with prominent activists on board and aims to depart Wednesday; Israel has not commented on the incidents.