The Intercept Briefing

What It’s Like on the Gaza-Bound Flotilla Attacked by Drones

Sep 26, 2025
Tommy Marcus, also known as Quentin Quarantino, shares his harrowing experiences as a volunteer on the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza amidst drone attacks. He reflects on the fear and resilience of the 500 volunteers determined to push through despite the risks. Diana Buttu, a former legal adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization, discusses the legality of Israel's blockade and the escalating violence in Gaza, calling recent international gestures towards Palestine mere hollow claims. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Drone Strikes During The Voyage

  • Tommy Marcus described 13 explosions and drone strikes hitting the flotilla at sea.
  • He called it a miracle there were no severe injuries despite multiple boats being damaged.
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Who Was Aboard And What They Carried

  • Marcus listed passengers: MEPs, journalists, activists and no weapons aboard.
  • He contrasted those facts with Israeli rhetoric calling the flotilla terrorists and tied the supplies to humanitarian aid.
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Incendiary Device And The Propaganda Response

  • Marcus described an earlier incendiary drone attack and the immediate Israeli media spin.
  • He cited surveillance and Bellingcat forensic analysis that contradicted claims the fire was self-inflicted.
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