Israeli Navy Boards Gaza Aid Ships

November 04, 2011 from Press TV

Press TV's London correspondent Hassan Ghani reports from the latest flotilla attempting to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza in defiance of the Israeli blockade, minutes before the IDF intercepted it. At the time of the call, the Tahrir was being surrounded by Israeli military and Navy and a boarding was imminent. He spoke to Roshan Muhammed Salih.

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