Greta Thunberg left reeling as Gaza aid flotilla hit by drones playing ABBA music

A convoy of vessels transporting aid to Gaza is facing what organizers describe as "psychological operations," including explosions near their ships, drone surveillance, and ABBA music disrupting their radio communications.

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) comprises more than 500 people, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, NBC News reports. As of early Wednesday, the fleet was positioned near Greek waters, reports Vice.

In their statement, organizers declared: "We are witnessing these psychological operations first-hand, right now, but we will not be intimidated." They emphasized "Sumud," an Arabic term meaning "steadfastness" or "steadfast perseverance." The news comes as Macron goads Trump for Nobel Peace Prize hopes with 3-word demand.

Mysterious explosions captured on video

The GSF released overnight footage showing a bright flash illuminating the dark sky, followed by a thunderous explosion. The clip was allegedly recorded by crew members aboard the Spectre, one of the flotilla's vessels.

While speculation suggests the interference originates from Israel or its supporters, this remains unverified.

Swedish pop music disrupts communications

In separate footage posted by Yasemin Acar from the vessel Alma, ABBA's music can be heard playing as she states, "They're jamming our radio... We do not know where this is coming from, the sound, but other vessels are experiencing the same thing."

The Swedish pop group's music is significant given that Thunberg, like ABBA, originates from Sweden.

Thunberg downplays flotilla risks

Thunberg confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday that drones had been circling overhead nightly "but for Palestinians, especially in Gaza, those drones are dropping bombs constantly."

She emphasized, "This mission is about Gaza, it isn't about us. And no risks that we could take could even come close to the risks the Palestinians are facing every day."

US envoy criticizes Israeli actions

This week, US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, accused Israel of "attacking everybody" during an interview with The National - the UAE's state-owned English-language newspaper.

Barrack referenced Syria and Lebanon as targeted countries, then mentioned Tunisia, apparently alluding to alleged attacks on the flotilla.

"Personally, I hate what's happened in Gaza on all sides," Barrack stated. "For the Palestinians, for the Israelis, for the Jordanians, for the Lebanese, for the Syrians, for the Turks. You know ... it's a mess."

"Israel is a valued ally," Barrack continued. "We subsidize them" by $4 billion to $5 billion annually. "It has a special place in America's heart, and we're living with the confusion of what's happening in this transition." He concluded, "So it's complicated."