Belgium calls for transparent investigation into Global Sumud Flotilla incident in Tunisia
BRUSSELS, Sept. 10 (YPA) – Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot emphasized the need for a full and transparent investigation into the incident involving the Global Freedom Flotilla in Tunisia, after reports that it was targeted by a drone.
“We underline the importance of a full and transparent investigation into the incident in Tunis, and call for the safety of all crew members to be ensured,” Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot wrote on the US social media company. X, adding that Brussels “remains attentive” to developments surrounding the flotilla.
Belgium remains attentive to developments surrounding the Global Sumud Flotilla. We underline the importance of a full and transparent investigation into the incident in Tunis, and call for the safety of all crew members to be ensured.
We recognize the humanitarian objective of…
— Maxime PREVOT (@prevotmaxime) September 9, 2025
“We recognize the humanitarian objective of the flotilla. Humanitarian access remains a priority and continues to be pursued through diplomatic channels,” he added.
He noted at the same time that access to the Gaza Strip “is currently not allowed,” and civil initiatives to reach the blockaded Palestinian enclave “must therefore carefully consider the risks involved.”
The Global Sumud Flotilla said Tuesday that one of its main vessels, the “Family Boat,” was struck by what is suspected to be a drone off the coast of Tunisia.
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