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Israeli Navy Intercepts Libyan Ships Attempting to Break Gaza Blockade
Israel's navy is intercepting a Libyan-sponsored aid vessel attempting to break the sea blockade of Gaza.
The Israeli military says the warship has approached the al Amal and requested it to reroute to either the Israeli port of Ashdod or the Egyptian one of Al Arish.
The encounter began a 300 miles off the coast of Israel and is ongoing. Israel's naval blockade begins 20 miles out to sea.
Reports from those on board the ship claim it has been given an ultimatum to reroute by midnight or be commandeered.
An Israeli official told the New York Times there was evidence of disagreement between the activists on board and the crew. The crew appeared to be willing to change course, though the activists insisted on heading to Gaza.
Another Israeli official told the paper that the ship's captain agreed to head to El Arish.
The standoff at sea comes six weeks after the Israeli navy intercepted Turkish vessels bound for Gaza with lethal consequences.
Israeli marines boarded the vessel at night and were overpowered by activists on board. In the chaos that followed nine activists were shot dead.
A military investigation in to the affair this week concluded it was flawed by poor intelligence and preparation, but stopped short of recommending any individuals resign.
The al Amal has been sailing from Greece on a mission organized by a Libyan charity headed by Saif al Islam, the son of the the country's leader, Muammar Gadaffi. It is thought to be carrying food and medicine.
The Israelis have begun their interception well out to sea and in daylight, giving the Amal's crew plenty of warning. Israel will be keen to avoid the bungled operation of six weeks ago, but officials say the vessel will not be allowed to sail to Gaza and if necessary force will be used.
Israel has eased its blockade of Gaza in the wake of the Mavi Marmara operation. It says it plans to allow all consumer goods into the strip, barring those that could be used for military purposes.
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Green Energy
Fox:
Israeli Navy Intercepts Libyan Ships Attempting to Break Gaza Blockade
Israel's navy is intercepting a Libyan-sponsored aid vessel attempting to break the sea blockade of Gaza.
The Israeli military says the warship has approached the al Amal and requested it to reroute to either the Israeli port of Ashdod or the Egyptian one of Al Arish.
The encounter began a 300 miles off the coast of Israel and is ongoing. Israel's naval blockade begins 20 miles out to sea.
Reports from those on board the ship claim it has been given an ultimatum to reroute by midnight or be commandeered.
An Israeli official told the New York Times there was evidence of disagreement between the activists on board and the crew. The crew appeared to be willing to change course, though the activists insisted on heading to Gaza.
Another Israeli official told the paper that the ship's captain agreed to head to El Arish.
The standoff at sea comes six weeks after the Israeli navy intercepted Turkish vessels bound for Gaza with lethal consequences.
Israeli marines boarded the vessel at night and were overpowered by activists on board. In the chaos that followed nine activists were shot dead.
A military investigation in to the affair this week concluded it was flawed by poor intelligence and preparation, but stopped short of recommending any individuals resign.
The al Amal has been sailing from Greece on a mission organized by a Libyan charity headed by Saif al Islam, the son of the the country's leader, Muammar Gadaffi. It is thought to be carrying food and medicine.
The Israelis have begun their interception well out to sea and in daylight, giving the Amal's crew plenty of warning. Israel will be keen to avoid the bungled operation of six weeks ago, but officials say the vessel will not be allowed to sail to Gaza and if necessary force will be used.
Israel has eased its blockade of Gaza in the wake of the Mavi Marmara operation. It says it plans to allow all consumer goods into the strip, barring those that could be used for military purposes.
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Alertnet: TEHRAN, June 6 (Reuters) - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are ready to provide a military escort to cargo ships trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, a representative of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday. "Iran's...
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