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.

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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.