Friday, June 4, 2010

Another Gaza Aid Flotilla Confrontation With Israel Expected Tomorrow

Photo: Rachel-Corrie. Picture from freegaza.com

Seeking to Test Blockade, New Set of Activists Heads to Gaza -- New York Times

Another ship seeking to test Israel’s blockade of Gaza was steaming toward that Palestinian enclave on Friday, setting the stage for another confrontation with the Israeli military less than a week after Israel’s deadly raid on an flotilla of activists.

Members of the Free Gaza Movement, a pro-Palestinian group that has organized efforts to breach the blockade, said they expected the cargo ship would reach Gaza by Saturday morning. Activists have said they would not put up resistance if their ship was boarded or intercepted by Israel.

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More News On The Next Gaza Aid Flotilla

Gaza flotilla: Israel faces second showdown with aid ship -- The Telegraph
Israel vows to stop aid ship as it approaches Gaza -- AP
Another Aid Ship Heads to Gaza to Challenge Israel's Blockade -- Voice of America
Irish aid ship heads to Gaza; Israel says it will stop it -- Washington Times
Israel Girds for Another Ship Heading to Gaza -- Wall Street Journal
Israel will stop boat from reaching Gaza -minister -- Reuters
Defying Israel, Aid Ship Heads to Gaza -- ABC News
Second “Humanitarian” Ship Approaching Gaza -- Indyposted

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