The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza says one of its main boats has been struck by a drone in Tunisian waters but all six passengers and crew are safe.

The Portuguese-flagged boat, carrying the flotilla's steering committee, sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage, the GSF added in a statement.

The flotilla is an international initiative seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via civilian boats supported by delegations from 44 countries.

The vessel had arrived in Tunisia over the weekend and was anchored about 80 kilometres from the port of Sidi Bou Said when it reported the incident.

Tunisia's national guard said it had detected "no drones" after the organisers of the flotilla said one of their boats had been hit.

A spokesperson for the national guard d

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