A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.

Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies inside Gaza as drones reportedly attacked a vessel carrying aid into the territory on Friday, marking exactly two months since Israel imposed a total blockade on supplies into the enclave.

A ship bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza was attacked by drones overnight in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta, setting the vessel ablaze and causing it to take on water.