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Israel on alert for militant attack
23:38 23/09/2011 TEL AVIV, September 23 (RIA Novosti)
Israel security forces were put on full alert on Friday evening over fears of a possible militant attack on the country’s border with Egypt.
Palestinians lash out at UN Freedom Flotilla report
01:29 05/09/2011 GAZA, September 4 (RIA Novosti)
The leadership of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said the UN report on inquiry into last year's Freedom Flotilla incident violated international laws.
UN blames Israel, Turkey, Freedom Flotilla organizers for May 2010 incident
07:43 03/09/2011 UNITED NATIONS, September 3 (RIA Novosti)
The UN secretary general's Panel of Inquiry on last year's incident involving a Gaza-bound flotilla that left nine Turkish activists dead laid the blame on Israel, Turkey and trip organizers.
Israel says no official apology to Turkey over flotilla deaths in 2010
14:11 02/09/2011 TEL AVIV, September 2 (RIA Novosti)
Israel will not send an official apology to Turkey over the deadly Gaza flotilla raid in 2010 that left nine Turkish activists dead, the Yediot Ahronot newspaper reported on Friday.
No Israeli apologies to Turkey over Freedom Flotilla deaths
16:25 22/07/2011 TEL AVIV, July 22 (RIA Novosti)
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Friday ruled out an Israeli apology to Turkey over the deadly raid on a Gaza-bound ship last year.
Turkey condemns Israel for Freedom Flotilla attack
19:09 11/02/2011
Turkey sent a report to the United Nations on Friday condemning Israel for its deadly attack last May on a Gaza-bound aid convoy.
Turkish premier says report on Freedom Flotilla raid 'biased'
18:10 23/01/2011
The Turkish prime minister has dismissed a report by an Israeli inquiry commission justifying the actions of the Israeli troops during the Freedom Flotilla raid.
Israel to examine UN report on Freedom Flotilla takeover - foreign ministry
14:52 23/09/2010
Israel will examine a report by the UN Human Rights Council on the interception of an international Gaza-bound aid convoy by Israeli commandos, although the Israeli authorities consider it "biased, politicized and extremist," the country's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
UN experts say Israel's attack on aid convoy unlawful
04:08 23/09/2010
A UN expert group condemned as "brutal" and "disproportionate" Israeli attack on an international Gaza-bound aid convoy in neutral waters, Israeli media reported.
UN commission probing Freedom Flotilla attack starts work
08:08 11/08/2010
An independent international commission investigating Israel's seizure of a humanitarian aid convoy officially started work on Tuesday with a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the UN said.
Israeli defense minister takes 'full responsibility' for Gaza flotilla raid
14:04 10/08/2010
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak took full responsibility for the Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in May, while testifying before an investigations committee on Tuesday.
Israel justified in Gaza flotilla raid - prime minister
17:36 09/08/2010
An Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in May was justified, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
Israel releases 3 Turkish ships seized in Freedom Flotilla raid
04:42 06/08/2010
Israel released late on Thursday three Turkish ships that were seized as they attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in late May.
UN Security Council welcomes intl. probe into Freedom Flotilla seizure
08:20 04/08/2010
The UN Security Council has welcomed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's decision to establish an independent international commission to investigate Israel's seizure of a humanitarian convoy in late May, Russia's envoy to the UN said.
Three Spaniards charge Netanyahu over Israeli raid on Freedom Flotilla
03:20 24/07/2010
Three Spaniards arrested in a raid by Israeli commandos on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy are filing suits against the Israeli prime minister and other officials.
Israel agrees to release Freedom Flotilla vessels - media
18:39 23/07/2010
Israel has agreed to release three Turkish ships that were seized as they attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in late May, national media said Friday.
Israeli parliament cuts lawmaker's privileges over Freedom Flotilla action
07:54 14/07/2010
The Israeli parliament deprived a female lawmaker from the Israeli Arab party Balad of three key parliamentary privileges for participating in the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla, local television said.
Israeli Navy blocks aid vessel en route to Gaza
19:15 13/07/2010
An Israeli Navy cutter has blocked the route of the Al-Amal vessel carrying humanitarian aid from Libya to Gaza, a statement from the Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation (GICDF) said on Tuesday.
Israel Defense Forces justify attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla
22:11 12/07/2010
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) justified the attack of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli commandos in May in a review conducted by a team of experts.
Another Freedom Flotilla aid ship heads for Gaza
23:47 10/07/2010
Another aid-bounded ship from Freedom Flotilla heads for the Hamas-run Gaza Strip a month after the Israeli deadly attack on the humanitarian convoy, Al Jazeera said on Saturday.
Israel refuses to apologize over Freedom Flotilla attack - Foreign Minister
18:41 05/07/2010
Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Gaza-bound aid flotilla's attack, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday.
Turkey may cut diplomatic ties with Israel - Turkish FM
15:55 05/07/2010
Turkey has said it may break diplomatic relations with Israel because of Tel Aviv's refusal to apologize for its deadly attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy, Turkey's Hurriyet daily said.
Israel refuses to apologize over Freedom Flotilla attack
21:27 03/07/2010
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday refused to apologize Turkey for Freedom Flotilla attack and pay compensation to those injured.
Russia backs UN chief's initiative for international probe into Gaza flotilla raid
15:53 30/06/2010
Russia backs the initiative of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to launch an international probe into the Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Israel begins investigating raid on Gaza-bound aid convoy
19:42 28/06/2010
An Israeli commission set up to investigate the May 31 raid on a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy in the Mediterranean Sea held its first session on Monday, the Kol Israel radio station reported.
Obama, Netanyahu to meet on July 6 — White House
01:34 21/06/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss "additional steps" to improve the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Hezbollah denies backing of another Gaza-bound aid mission
06:22 19/06/2010
The Shiite armed group Hezbollah said its activists will not take part in the forthcoming Gaza-bound humanitarian aid mission to avoid possible confrontation with Israel.
U.S. welcomes Israel's decision to ease Gaza blockade
05:57 18/06/2010
The United States welcomed Israeli's Thursday announcement that it would ease the land blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Turkey says will revise ties with Israel if receives no apologies over Freedom Flotilla assault
14:04 17/06/2010
Turkey will revise its relations with Israel if the Jewish state does not bring official apologies in a month for the attack on a humanitarian aid convoy, local media said on Thursday
Israel to ease Gaza blockade
12:58 17/06/2010
The Israeli government said on Thursday it will ease the land blockade of the Gaza Strip
Russia praises Israel's decision to probe Freedom Flotilla assault
16:08 15/06/2010
Russia praised on Tuesday Israel's decision to hold its own investigation into the storming of a humanitarian aid convoy but said the probe should be in line with international standards.
U.S. welcomes Israel's probe into aid flotilla attack
05:24 14/06/2010
The U.S. welcomes Israel's decision to start an internal investigation into last month's deadly attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy in neutral waters.
Israel rejects calls on international probe into aid convoy attack
01:57 14/06/2010
Israel rejected numerous calls to set up an international panel for investigation into the deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid convoy in international waters, and said it would carry out an internal investigation instead.
Sanctions on Israel would solve little -Putin
18:32 09/06/2010
Sanctions on Israel for the recent bloody seizure of the Freedom Flotilla would solve little, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Abbas to discuss peace talks, Gaza blockade with Obama
07:33 09/06/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday.
Israeli army forms expert group to probe into Freedom Flotilla attack
05:46 08/06/2010
The Israeli army formed on Monday an expert group to probe into the circumstances of a recent attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy, the Freedom Flotilla, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Abbas urges peaceful lifting of embargo on Palestinian Authority
20:34 07/06/2010
Peaceful methods should be used to lift the embargo on the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday.
More attempts to run the Gaza blockade
20:12 07/06/2010
On May 31, 2010, Israeli forces boarded six ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Nine Turkish citizens were killed in the ensuing clashes between Israeli commandos and passengers. Now several more ships carrying humanitarian aid, human rights activists and journalists are expected to run the Gaza blockade this week.
Turkey calls for international sanctions on Israel
19:34 07/06/2010
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Monday for international sanctions on Israel over its attack on the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla humanitarian aid ships.
Middle East Expert Sees Threats Around Gaza and Afghan Drugs
18:54 07/06/2010
Israeli commandos on May 31 stormed the six-ship Freedom Flotilla carrying some 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid and up to 600 human rights activists to the Islamist-run Palestinian enclave. The incident strained tensions in the region. What will happen next? Leading Russian expert on problems in the Middle East, professor Vitaly Naumkin, shared his views with RIA Novosti. 
Iranian Red Crescent to send 2 humanitarian aid ships to Gaza
12:42 07/06/2010
The Iranian Red Crescent will send two ships carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip at the end of the week, the Iranian news portal Press TV said on Monday
Hamas supports sending EU monitors to Gaza border - official
03:48 07/06/2010
The radical Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, on Sunday voiced its support for the return of EU observers to the Rafah crossing point on the border with Egypt.
Israel must pay families of killed Freedom Flotilla activists - Malaysia
19:43 06/06/2010
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Sunday Israel must not only apologize but pay compensation to families of killed Freedom Flotilla activists.
UN chief proposes international probe into Gaza flotilla raid - paper
13:40 06/06/2010
United Nations Secretary General Bank Ki-moon has proposed to Israel to set up an international commission to investigate the raid on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla a week ago, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Sunday. 
Israel may allow aid ships to Gaza in future, but no unchecked cargo
07:16 06/06/2010
The Israeli military currently studies the possibility of allowing humanitarian aid ships to the Gaza Strip in the future after they undergo a security check in the port of Ashdod.
Passengers and crew of Irish Gaza-bound ship agree to be deported
03:55 06/06/2010
All 19 people from the Irish Gaza-bound aid ship, intercepted on Saturday, agreed to be deported to their home countries.
Israeli escort last seized Freedom Flotilla ship to Israeli port of Ashdod
23:07 05/06/2010
Israeli navy have escorted a seized Irish ship, one of the last Freedom Flotilla ships carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, to the Israeli port of Ashdod, Israeli Defense Forces said.
Israeli navy seize last Freedom Flotilla ship
19:30 05/06/2010
Israeli navy have seized an Irish ship, one of the last Freedom Flotilla ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israeli military said.
Israel is only democratic reality on Middle East - Italian Deputy FM
17:52 05/06/2010
Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Alfredo Mantica said Saturday Israel is the only democratic reality on the Middle East.
Turkey may cut Israel ties to minimum - deputy PM
15:02 04/06/2010
Turkey may minimize relations with Israel over Israel's recent deadly attack on an international aid convoy en route to Gaza, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said on Friday.
Israeli raid on aid ship may be "opportunity" for Middle East - Obama
08:14 04/06/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama called Israel's recent deadly attack on an international aid convoy a "tragic situation" that could serve as "an opportunity" to advance the Middle East peace process
No aid ships will be allowed to Gaza - premier
05:52 04/06/2010
Israel will not let Ireland's Rachel Corrie ship, carrying aid and human rights activists, to enter the Gaza Strip.
'Turkey will never forgive Israel' - president
18:42 03/06/2010
Turkey will never forgive Israel for the killing of Turkish citizens on a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy by Israeli special forces, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said on Thursday. 
Russia committed to independent Palestinian state - Medvedev
18:20 03/06/2010
Russia has firm positions regarding a Middle East settlement and the creation of a Palestinian independent state that will exist peacefully with Israel, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Turkey may boot Israel from Blue Stream gas project
15:14 03/06/2010
Turkey may exclude Israel from the Blue Stream-2 gas pipeline project if relations between the countries continue to deteriorate following the Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy, Turkish media said on Thursday
UN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade
05:27 03/06/2010
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Israel Wednesday to immediately lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip saying it was "wrong" and "unproductive".
Israeli attack on aid convoy again draws worldwide attention to Gaza (Wrapup)
20:29 02/06/2010
The humanitarian crisis which hit the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli blockade once again came into focus on Wednesday with many states calling for a lifting of the embargo in connection with the recent deadly attack on a humanitarian aid convoy
Gaza refuses to accept Freedom Flotilla cargo from Israel
19:33 02/06/2010
Authorities in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday refused to accept humanitarian cargo seized by Israeli authorities during their deadly attack on an international aid convoy in neutral waters
Turkish parliament urges sanctions against Israel
18:49 02/06/2010
The Turkish parliament on Wednesday unanimously adopted a declaration urging the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against Israel in connection with a recent deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid convoy
Only bloodshed could focus world attention on Gaza - Lavrov
18:01 02/06/2010
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday expressed his regret that lives had to be lost to draw worldwide attention to the problems of the Gaza Strip
Israel plotted aid convoy attack - Palestinian diplomat
16:56 02/06/2010
The Israeli siege of a Gaza-bound international aid convoy in neutral waters was carefully planned by the Israeli leadership, the Palestinian ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday
Turkey to press for UN commission to probe Freedom Flotilla siege
15:50 02/06/2010
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday his country would begin talks with the UN on establishing an international commission to probe Israel's attack on the Freedom Flotilla aid convoy
Israel harmed itself in Freedom Flotilla siege - Turkish president
14:39 02/06/2010
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Wednesday Israel would "suffer serious losses" as a consequence of its siege of the Freedom Flotilla in neutral waters off the coast of Gaza.
Israel to continue sea blockade of Gaza Strip - Netanyahu
12:45 02/06/2010
Despite criticism from the international community, Israel will continue its blockade of the Islamist-run Gaza Strip from the sea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Israel begins deportation of Freedom Flotilla aid convoy activists
10:41 02/06/2010
Israel on Wednesday started deporting pro-Palestinian activists detained during a raid on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy, local radio station Kol Israel reported.
Providing aid to Gaza should not threaten Israel, says Obama
07:14 02/06/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama has said that providing humanitarian assistance to the people in the Gaza Strip should not "undermine" Israel's security.
Israel to deport seized Freedom Flotilla activists within 48 hours
01:58 02/06/2010
Israel will deport all those detained during a raid on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy within 48 hours.
Turkey to take Israel to court over aid boat attack
21:05 01/06/2010
Turkey is ready to take Israel to the International Court of Justice over the seizure of the Freedom Flotilla, a Turkish official said on Tuesday
NATO requests 'immediate' release of Gaza-bound aid convoy
20:50 01/06/2010
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Tuesday urged Israel to release individuals and vessels captured during Monday's interception of a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy
Russia, world demand Israeli convoy attack probe (Wrapup)
17:47 01/06/2010
Russia and the international community continued on Tuesday to criticize Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy in neutral waters, which left at least 9 dead on Monday
Incident with the Freedom Flotilla. Israel Defense Forces video
16:42 01/06/2010
On May 31, Israeli commandos staged an operation in the Mediterranean Sea that has provoked outrage in the Arab world, Turkey and even Europe. But Israel's deputy UN ambassador Daniel Carmon said the Freedom Flotilla stormed by Israeli military on Monday was not peaceful. This is the Israeli version of events. The subtitles and circles on this footage were put there by the Israeli army. 
Egypt opens border with Gaza for humanitarian aid (Update)
15:58 01/06/2010
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has ordered to open the Rafah crossing on the border with Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid and open access for those who need medical treatment, MENA Egyptian news agency said
Egypt opens border with Gaza for humanitarian aid
15:22 01/06/2010
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has ordered to open the Rafah crossing on the border with Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid and open access for those who need medical treatment, MENA Egyptian news agency said
The Freedom Flotilla does not reach Gaza
15:10 01/06/2010
On May 31, Israeli commandos staged an operation in the Mediterranean Sea that has provoked outrage in the Arab world, Turkey and even Europe
Deaths in Israeli military attack on aid ships unmotivated - Medvedev (Update)
14:43 01/06/2010
The deaths of people during the Israeli military attack on humanitarian aid ships en-route to Gaza are irreversible and unmotivated, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday
Deaths in Israeli military attack on aid ships unmotivated - Medvedev
14:13 01/06/2010
The deaths of people during the Israeli military attack on humanitarian aid ships en-route to Gaza are irreversible and unmotivated, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday
Russia, EU demand investigation into Israeli attack on aid ships
13:16 01/06/2010
Russia and the European Union demand a full and unbiased investigation into Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound convoy of humanitarian aid ships in neutral waters, top Russian and European diplomats said in a joint statement on Tuesday
Russia, EU demand investigation into Israeli attack on aid ships
12:43 01/06/2010
Russia and the European Union demand a full and unbiased investigation into Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound convoy of aid ships, the top Russian and European diplomats said in a joint statement on Tuesday
Israeli naval commandos storm pro-Palestinian flotilla; killing 9
11:41 01/06/2010
Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing nine passengers in a botched raid that provoked international outrage and a diplomatic crisis. 
UN Security Council condemns Israeli seizure of Gaza aid ships (Update 1)
11:21 01/06/2010
The United Nations Security Council condemned on Tuesday Israel's seizure of the Turkish-flagged six-ship Freedom Flotilla and called for an investigation into the incident
UN Security Council condemns Israeli seizure of Gaza aid ships
10:06 01/06/2010
The United Nations Security Council condemned on Tuesday Israel's seizure of the Turkish-flagged six-ship Freedom Flotilla and called for an investigation into the incident
Israel attacks humanitarian aid flotilla, says ships not peaceful (WRAPUP)
07:54 01/06/2010
Israel on Monday attacked a convoy of humanitarian vessels in international waters, receiving wide international condemnation but insisting that the ships' passengers were belligerent.
Freedom Flotilla was not peaceful, Israel tells UN
06:12 01/06/2010
Israel's deputy UN ambassador Daniel Carmon said the Freedom Flotilla stormed by Israeli military on Monday was not peaceful.
Israel does not want peace in Middle East - Turkish ruling party member (Update)
02:59 01/06/2010
A top member of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party accused Israel of frustrating efforts of the international community to secure peace in the Middle East.
Israel does not want peace in region - Turkish ruling party member
01:23 01/06/2010
A top member of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party accused Israel of frustrating efforts of the international community to secure peace in the Middle East.
Russia condemns Israeli raid of humanitarian aid ships in neutral waters (Update 6)
23:55 31/05/2010
Russia has condemned the Israeli raid on a number of ships in neutral waters that were bringing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip that led to the deaths of at least 10 people, Russia's first deputy ambassador to the UN said on Monday.
Israel must be prepared to face consequences - Turkish Foreign Minister (Update 5)
23:08 31/05/2010
The UN Security Council must take measures to punish those guilty for the deaths of people when Israel raided a number of ships in neutral waters that were bringing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday.
Israel must be prepared to face consequences - Turkish Foreign Minister
22:56 31/05/2010
The UN Security Council must take measures to punish those guilty for the deaths of people when Israel raided a number of ships in neutral waters that were bringing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday.
U.S. president urges probe into Israeli attack on Gaza-bound aid ship (Update 4)
21:56 31/05/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama called on Israel to carry out a careful investigation into Monday's attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid convoy in neutral waters, which left at least 10 people dead.
Security Council begins urgent consultations on Gaza flotilla attack
21:24 31/05/2010
The UN Security Council began on Monday urgent consultations behind closed doors to discuss the Israeli attack on the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid ships, which left at least 15 people dead and some 30 injured.
World condemns Israel over Gaza flotilla attack (WRAPUP 1)
20:52 31/05/2010
The international community, presidential administrations and world leaders have strongly criticized the Israeli raid on ships taking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in which at least 10 people were killed. 
Turkish premier accuses Israel of state terrorism, demands ship's release (Update 3)
20:15 31/05/2010
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of state terrorism following an attack in neutral waters on an international aid convoy to the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military confesses to interception of aid ship in neutral waters (Update 2)
19:34 31/05/2010
The Israeli military has admitted that it intercepted an international aid ship en route to the Gaza Strip in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkish premier accuses Israel of state terrorism, demands ship's release
19:29 31/05/2010
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of state terrorism following an attack in neutral waters on an international aid convoy to the Gaza Strip.
Russia condemns Israel over Gaza flotilla attack (Update 1)
19:02 31/05/2010
Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized on Monday an Israeli raid on ships taking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in which at least 10 people were killed. 
Israeli military confesses to interception of aid ship in neutral waters
18:45 31/05/2010
The Israeli military has admitted that it intercepted an international aid ship en route to the Gaza Strip in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia slams Israel over deadly raid on aid ships
17:33 31/05/2010
Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized on Monday an Israeli raid on ships taking aid to the Gaza Strip in which at least 10 people were killed. 
World leaders condemn Israeli storming of Gaza aid ships
14:17 31/05/2010
The international community condemned on Monday Israeli aggression against international ships carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which claimed the lives of more than 10 people
Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla; 2 killed
11:57 31/05/2010
There were reports on Monday that Israeli warships had attacked at least one of six ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid bound for blockaded Gaza, killing at least two people and wounding an unknown number of people on board. The Israeli military denied that its forces attacked the boats but said they would enforce the decision to keep them away from Gaza.

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Middle East Expert Sees Threats Around Gaza and Afghan Drugs
18:54 07/06/2010
Israeli commandos on May 31 stormed the six-ship Freedom Flotilla carrying some 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid and up to 600 human rights activists to the Islamist-run Palestinian enclave. The incident strained tensions in the region. What will happen next? Leading Russian expert on problems in the Middle East, professor Vitaly Naumkin, shared his views with RIA Novosti. 
Incident with the Freedom Flotilla. Israel Defense Forces video
16:42 01/06/2010
On May 31, Israeli commandos staged an operation in the Mediterranean Sea that has provoked outrage in the Arab world, Turkey and even Europe. But Israel's deputy UN ambassador Daniel Carmon said the Freedom Flotilla stormed by Israeli military on Monday was not peaceful. This is the Israeli version of events. The subtitles and circles on this footage were put there by the Israeli army. 
Israeli naval commandos storm pro-Palestinian flotilla; killing 9
11:41 01/06/2010
Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing nine passengers in a botched raid that provoked international outrage and a diplomatic crisis. 
Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla; 2 killed
11:57 31/05/2010
There were reports on Monday that Israeli warships had attacked at least one of six ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid bound for blockaded Gaza, killing at least two people and wounding an unknown number of people on board. The Israeli military denied that its forces attacked the boats but said they would enforce the decision to keep them away from Gaza.

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Israel attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla
The six-ship Freedom Flotilla carrying some 10,000 tons of aid to Gaza and 600 human rights activists left international waters off Cyprus's coast on Sunday and was expected to arrive in Gaza on Monday. The flotilla was reportedly attacked in international waters about 150 km (90 miles) off the coast of Gaza.










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