A Thursday-afternoon search of a Lebanese ship that was intercepted trying to break the Israeli sea blockade of Gaza revealed no arms or weapons. The search was carried out in the port of Ashdod, where the ship was diverted.
The search produced 150 bottles of water and a few dozen pounds of food and medical supplies. Israeli military sources said the aid would be delivered by land by the various agencies supplying assistance. The 18-member crew and journalists who accompanied them were turned over to security services for questioning.