Footage shows second claimed attack on Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla

[muriel_volestrangler]

Experts think it's a grenade, probably delivered by drone. The first attack looks similar, though they don't have debris to identify.

Campaigners say a vessel, part of a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, has been struck in a suspected drone attack. It's the second such suspected attack in two days.

Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg is amongst the activists travelling to Gaza with the flotilla to try and break Israel's naval blockade.

BBC Verify has been analysing footage of the incident and has spoken to two weapons experts who say a device found on board after the attack appears to be a grenade. Merlyn Thomas reports.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cyv64eppj56o

[Just_Vote_Dem]

1. I read a report somewhere

that said the first attack was a flare that someone on the boat may have set off accidentally. Was that not true?

[comradebillyboy]

2. I read the same assertion and I think

it’s more likely than a drone attack. I don’t think the folks on that boat are above putting on a show for their audience.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. It seems not; the video from about 1:00 shows the first attack as an incoming object

and someone on the boat looking up, and then jumping back just before the flash.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

4. Thanks, that report sounded strange to me n/t