Freedom Flotilla Faces Delays

June 28, 2011 from Press TV

The boats of the second "Freedom Flotilla" haven't departed for Gaza yet, but organizers say Israel has already launched an all-out diplomatic assault to stop them. Organizers say unfounded complaints about four of their boats have been made to Greek authorities by an Israeli group, resulting in long and severe inspections. A joint Greek, Swedish, and Norwegian boat has also been found to be sabotaged, with serious damage to its propellor.

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Flotilla

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Gaza blockade

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Gaza flotilla raid

The Gaza flotilla raid was a military operation by Israel against six ships of the "Gaza Freedom Flotilla" on 31 May 2010 in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The flotilla, organized by the Free Gaza Movement and the Turkish Foundation for Human Rights and Freedom... Explore this topic

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