Gaza aid flotilla attacked, 10 killed

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Gaza aid flotilla attacked, 10 killed

By PressTV |

May 31, 2010

Israeli forces have attacked the international aid convoy Freedom Flotilla en route to the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 50 injured.

The attack came on Monday morning after one of the six ships in the convoy was hit by Israeli navy forces before being stormed by commandos descending from helicopters.

The interception reportedly took place in international waters, more than 150km (90 miles) off the coast of Gaza.

Israel had earlier deployed warships and threatened to stop the flotilla from reaching the Palestinian territory where the war-ravaged residents were impatiently eying the arrival of the aid convoy.

Israeli navy forces and helicopters have taken over the ships in the humanitarian aid convoy and are using force against those on board, a Press TV correspondent reported.

Israeli soldiers have also reportedly detained activists accompanying the convoy.

In Gaza, Palestine's democratically elected Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh strongly condemned the attack on the flotilla and called on the international community to protect the aid mission.

The convoy carries 10,000 tons of supplies and hundreds of politicians, activists and journalists.

The flotilla was seeking to break Israel's crippling blockade of Gaza and deliver basic necessities to the impoverished Palestinians in the coastal enclave.

Category: Freedom Flotilla

Source: http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=128420§ionid=351020202

Comments 7

Andrew 31 May
Crime. israel i truly a facist country
Andi C. 31 May
This is nothing more than state sponsored piracy! When is Israel going to be brought to account for its continued inhumane treatment of the people of Palestine and those who support them?
Wayne Fontana 31 May
There is no law anymore....just New World (Mafia) Order law.
Brian Cahill 31 May
Another crime committed by the Israeli's, will the international community condemn their actions,or remain silent, President Obama should recognise we are exasperated by the apparently unconditional support the USA extends to Israel. If this was Iran the USA would be enraged and extremely vocal in it's condemnation calling for sanctions and other penalties, Everyone recognises what happens when someone plays the "favourite" game, their opinion is of no consequence!
Michael ( Nottingham) 31 May
Israel deems itself to be above and beyond international law. Where is the condemnation of this from British and American politicians?
GERRY GREHAN 31 May
THE PEACE PEOPLE IN BELFAST ARE TOTALLY SHOCKED AT THE ACTIONS OF THE IDF. HANG YOUR HEADS IN SHAME.
WE ARE VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL THE PEOPLE INVOLVED INCLUDING MAIREAD MAGUIRE WHO IS WITH THE IRISH VESSEL THE MV RACHAEL CORRIE
Merkava-Crusher 31 May
Long -termTotal boycott to all israeli products until they stop being so arrogant war criminals. Do not forget about these criminals one single second in your life.

The worst nightmare fon an egoist zionist jew is not to sell a shit.

Boycott for years and we will sink them in the shit

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