An international NGO accused Malta on Sunday of impeding access to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid ship which it says was bombed by two drones two days before, and Malta denied the claim, saying the crew had refused assistance.

Armed drones attacked the front of an unarmed civilian vessel twice, causing a fire and a substantial breach in the hull.” That there were no deaths or injuries was only down to chance.

International NGO accuses Malta of obstructing a humanitarian ship en route to Gaza after it was allegedly hit by drones. Malta denies the claim, saying the vessel's crew refused official assistance.