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MK Levin: Stop Zouabi from Leaving Israel

Knesset House Committee head says rogue MK could board the next flotilla unless A-G stops her.

Obama Inspired Ship to Join IHH Gaza Flotilla

A ship flying US colors and inspired by US president Barack Obama's book "Audacity of Hope" will be joining this year's Freedom Flotilla 2.

US Slams 'Provocation' By Activists Planning Flotilla to Gaza

U.S. officials are taking a dim view of Turkish and European attempts to once again breach Israel's blockade of Gaza with a new flotilla.

Yatom: Detour Flotilla to Ashdod, Then to Gaza

Former Mossad chief Danny Yatom advises the government to first redirect flotilla ships to Ashdod, check them, and then send them to Gaza.

Free Gaza Movement Response to UN: Flotilla On As Planned

Free Gaza Movement welcomes UN's call to Israel to end its blockade on Gaza, but rejects calls to stop flotillas from setting sail.

Canada Advises Citizens Against Taking Part in Gaza Flotillas

Canada's foreign minister issues a statement in which he advises Canadians against taking part in the planned flotillas to Gaza.

IHH Head: Despite Rafiah Opening, Flotilla Two Still On

IHH Head Bülent Yıldırım clarifies that Egypt's opening of it border with Gaza doesn't change his organization's plan for a flo

'Aid Ship' Refuses to Let Israel Deliver Goods

Activists bringing dual-purpose “aid to Gaza” now refuse to deliver the goods – since they would be transported via Israel.

Lebanese Businessman: Send ‘Filthy Jews’ to their True Countries

Lebanese businessman tells Hizbullah TV network that the Jewish “human pieces of filth” should go back to their true countries.

New Flotilla, Organized by Pro-Bin Laden IHH

Turkish flotilla-organizer and terrorist-backer IHH joins other Islamist organizations in Turkey in denouncing the US killing of Osama bin Laden.

Flotilla Season Has Arrived: Malaysian Vessel Blocked from Gaza

A Malaysian ship allegedly carrying “aid for Palestine” was intercepted by the IDF Monday as it attempted to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.

IDF Shots Ward Off Ship Trying to Break Embargo on Hamas

The IDF fired warning shots Monday at a Malaysian ship steered by an ex-flotilla activist, upholding the maritime embargo on Hamas-controlled Gaza.

Israel's EU Ambassador: Flotilla 'Political Provocation'

Israel's ambassador to the EU says the participation of some of the body's lawmakers in next month's flotilla to Gaza is "political provocation."

EU Lawmakers Pledge to Violate Israeli Law, Join Gaza Flotilla

Activists have announced that several European Union parliamentarians have pledged to join another flotilla to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

Muslim Groups Plan Convoy to Coincide with Freedom Flotilla 2

Two anti-Israel Muslim groups are planning a cross-continent aid convoy from Cape Town to Gaza to coincide with the IHH Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2.

Fatah May be on Next Flotilla, Says Official

Fatah member Nabil Shaath in an interview: Fatah members will be on the next flotilla to Gaza, we support the struggle against the “occupation.”

Turkey: Turkish Flotilla 'Not Ankara's Concern'

Turkish officials say a planned flotilla to Gaza is “not Ankara's concern.” The last flotilla lead to the deaths of nine Turkish citizens.

Report: Israel Might Just Let Second Flotilla Pass Through

Israel working to stop the new 'freedom flotilla' and airplane, but reports say it might just let the boats go through after security check.

Israel Working To Stop Second IHH Flotilla To Gaza

Israel's Foreign Ministry is reportedly working to stop a second IHH flotilla headed for Gaza in May. Organizers: Mavi Marmara will be flagship.

Cyprus: No Cooperation with Flotillas to Gaza

President Demetris Christofias of Cyprus announced that his nation would stand strong in its support of Israel and block flotillas to Gaza.

Commandos’ Testimony on IHH Clash: ‘I Thought I Would Die’

Warning: Graphic matter. Testimony of Navy soldiers attacked by terrorists reveals a crueler scene than once known. “I thought I was going to die."

Inquiry to Clear IDF in Flotilla Incident

Turkel Commission will submit the first part of its report on Sunday, will say that IDF’s didn't break international laws on Mavi Marmara.

‘Don’t Give a Fig for Turkey on Tu B'Shvat'

Almost all of the figs in Israel are imported, but a group is calling Tu B'Shvat to keep the holiday Zionist and boycott Turkish figs.

Study: ISM Working to Destroy Israel, Supports Terorism

Stuidy: ISM hindered the IDF in the Second Intifada, helps Hamas in Gaza, promotes anti-Israel hate propaganda worldwide. US turns blind eye.

Mavi Marmara to Set Sail Again

Ship which participated in flotilla will be returning to Istanbul later this month and is scheduled to once again set sail towards Gaza next May.

Asian Convoy from India on Way to Gaza, Via Iran

Convoy from India and other countries is on its way across Asia in yet another attempt to break Israel’s so-called blockade of Gaza.

FM: Turkey Should Apologize, Not Israel

In light of reports that Netanyahu may apologize to Turkey for the flotilla incident, FM Lieberman calls the idea a “cave-in to terrorism.”

Haifa U Bans Arab MK Zouabi

Haifa University has taken the unusual step - for it - of banning an Arab political event, because MK Hanin Zouabi was scheduled to participate.

Greek Captain: Flotilla 'Activists' Attempted to Hijack My Ship

Greek workers accused of kidnapping foreigners heading for Gaza say activists tried to hijack his ship, then “put on a show” of being in danger.

Flotilla Delayed as Ship's Captain Heads to Greece, not Gaza

Foreign Gaza activists face indefinite delay as ship's angry captain sails for Greece – with them still on board.

New Turkish Anti-Israel Film Highlights Revenge against IDF

Turkey is testing the chilly diplomatic ties with Israel with another anti-Zionist production, this time featuring the murder of Israeli soldiers.

Netanyahu Tells Navy Commandos, 'You’re the Greatest’

Netanyahu told Navy commandos who stopped IHH terrorists from reaching Gaza last May 31 they are heroes who “exposed the true nature of the IHH.”

'US Turning Blind Eye to Illegal ISM Activity '

The US ignores illegal activities by the communist-linked ISM, a US investigative reporter tells INN. “A greater threat than armed terrorists.”

Ashkenazi: 'Marmara' Passengers Fired First

IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi reveals that passengers aboard the Gaza-bound ship Mavi Marmara were the first to fire in a May battle.

Pro-Hamas Convoy Stuck in Syria

Members of the pro-Hamas 'Viva Palestina' who planned to sail to Egypt remain trapped in Syria over a dispute with contractors.

Israel Denies Abusing Mavi Marmara Detainees

Israeli officials deny UN report that claimed people arrested on the Mavi Marmara were abused.

Anti-Israel Turkish Movie Filmed on Marmara

Latest installment of anti-Israeli series which deals with flotilla incident was filmed on Mavi Marmara which took part in the flotilla.

Turkel Commission to Hear from Flotilla Passengers

The Turkel commission will hear from Arab-Israeli flotilla passengers, far-left organizations.

IHH Plans New Int'l Flotilla to Break Gaza Blockade

The Turkish-based IHH group, linked to terrorism, is planning a second flotilla to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza on the anniversary of Cast Lead.

High Court to Maguire: Take Your Propaganda with You and Leave

The High Court rejects appeal by Nobel Laureate and flotilla activist Maguire to remain in the country. “Keep your propaganda out of the court.”

Irish Nobel Winner Denied Entry After Attempt to Reach Gaza

An Irish Nobel laureate who participated in a June flotilla to Gaza is stopped after trying to enter Israel as part of a women's delegation.

Terror Expert: Navy Saved Jewish Leftists

Anti-terror expert Maj.-Gen Yigal Pressler: Jewish leftists on the 'Irene' could have been abducted by terrorists had they reached Gaza.

As Predicted, UNHRC Blames Israel in Flotilla Probe

The UN's Human Rights Council condemns Israel in its flotilla probe. PM terms report “tendentious, distorted.”

IDF Chief Warns of Possible Clash as Flotillas Head to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi warns there may be more clashes and casualties if new flotillas try to break Israel's blockade of Gaza by force.

Pro-Hamas Activists Launch Sea-Land Convoy to Gaza

Pro-Hamas activists have launched a sea-land convoy to Gaza via Egypt despite Israel’s allowing most aid items to enter through Gaza crossings.

After the Flotilla, Pro-Gaza Americans to Send Airplane

Activists in the U.S. hope to break through to Hamas-run Gaza on a “humanitarian” airplane.

Flotilla Member Participated In Past Terror Attacks

IHH activist wounded on Mavi Marmara participated in 1996 attack on Russian ferry in the Black Sea.

IDF Prosecutor Testifies, Defends Gaza Blockade

Top IDF attorney Avichai Mandelblit testifies to the Turkel commission, defends Israeli blockade of Gaza as “purely military.”

Cyprus to Block Lebanese Ship from Gaza

Cyprus says it will prevent a ship headed for Gaza filled with female activists from breaking Israel's maritime blockade of the region.

BBC Airs 'Fair' Presentation on Flotilla Clash

The BBC, often criticized as anti-Israel, earns rare praise from Jewish community for Panorama presentation on flotilla clash.

Spiritual Oil Spills, Flotillas

New Flotilla to Challenge IDF Off Gaza Coast

A new flotilla of ships is set to sail to Gaza in defiance of an IDF naval blockade in September, will include ships from Morocco, Qatar.

Israeli General: Flotilla Crew Planned to Kill and be Killed

Wife of man killed on Flotilla says 'he wanted to be a martyr'. General Eiland tells BBC: Flotilla crew planned violence.

Gaza: Goods Aplenty, Low Prices, No Buyers

Aid-convoy after aid-convoy arrives in El Arish for Gazans, stuffing the markets - but unemployment still rages.

Video Shows Zouabi Knew of Plans for Attack Aboard Marmari

Video clip shows Arab MK Zouabi lied in saying she didn't know that Turkish terrorists aboard flotilla ship were preparing to attack IDF soldiers.

Barak 'Takes Responsibility' for Flotilla Clash

Barak testifies he takes "full responsibility" for the flotilla clash between navy commandos and Turkish terror activists. Netanyahu links Iran.

Ban Ki-Moon and Netanyahu Clash on Flotilla Probe of IDF

Ban Ki-Moon denies agreeing to keep the IDF out of the UN probe on the flotilla clash. Netanyahu threatens to pull out of investigation.

Netanyahu Tells Committee: Unfortunately, Slander Happens

Netanyahu appears before the Turkel Commission, defending gov't actions that led up to the flotilla clash.

Marmara Returns to Turkey

Ships that participated in Gaza flotilla have left Israel and returned to Turkey.

Israel Agrees to UN Flotilla Inquiry of IDF

Israel for the first time gives the UN access to a probe of IDF, which will come under international scrutiny for its part in the flotilla clash.