Following the attack, the ship reportedly lost power and was left perilously close to sinking. The Israeli military is currently investigating the incident, which has drawn heightened scrutiny given the historical context of Israel’s blockade on Gaza and recent escalations of violence in the region. The Coalition is actively campaigning to end the blockade, which has caused dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza amid ongoing military operations following a devastating attack on October 7 that left thousands dead.

In response to their distress signal, a vessel from Cyprus was dispatched, but it was unable to offer the necessary power support that the damaged ship critically required. The continued military aggression following the blockade has led to an overwhelming humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with significant loss of life reported during the current conflict.