On May 2, 2025, at approximately 00:23 local time (UTC+2), the humanitarian vessel “Conscience” was hit by two drone strikes while in international waters about 17 nautical miles (31 km) north of Malta. The attack damaged the ship’s generators, breached its hull, and sparked a fire, forcing the suspension of its Gaza‑bound aid mission. The Attack The Conscience, a 65‑meter cargo vessel registered under the Palau flag, was carrying approximately 20 tonnes of food, water‑purification systems, and medical supplies. According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which organized the mission, two armed drones struck the ship at coordinates 35°56′28.76″ N, 14°50′30.63″ E. “The first drone … Continue reading Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Aid Mission Halted as Drones Strike Ship Hours Before Boarding