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Israeli Navy boards 'Estelle' Gaza-bound ship


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Article.aspx?id=288573Jerusalem Post:

10/20/12

 

The Israeli navy boarded the Gaza-bound "Estelle" ship seeking to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, an army spokesperson confirmed at 11:40 am on Saturday.

 

The army said the soldiers seized control of the ship, which is carrying pro-Palestinian activists, in accordance with the government's decision and international law, diplomatic efforts to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza's shore had failed.

 

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The IDF spokesperson added that any organization or country wishing to reach Gaza or move humanitarian aid is able to do so legally and orderly at all times through land passages and in coordination with the Israeli authorities.


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