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Sen. Schumer Demands Probe of IHH-Terror Links. EJC Wants More.

New York Sen. Schumer has added his voice to growing cries for a probe on whether flotilla sponsor IHH is a terrorist group.

IDF Appoints Flotilla Probe Panel

IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi appoints a team of experts to study the flotilla conflict, independent of a possible civilian investigation.

‘We Con the World’ Big Hit on YouTube with 1.3 Million Clicks

The “We Con the World” spoof of the Flotilla attackers has passed the 1.3 million mark on YouTube. The government sent it to media by mistake.

Lieberman Heads for NYC to Brief Israeli Diplomats

Foreign Minister heading for Big Apple Sunday night to meet diplomats and Jewish leaders. On the agenda: flotilla, global anti-Israel campaign.

Medal for Israeli Commando for Valor on Mavi Marmara?

Israel may award a medal of valor to a Navy commando who saved his comrades during last week's bloody battle on the Mavi Marmara.

Netanyahu Denies Accepting UN Probe

Netanyahu tells his cabinet Israel needs a “responsible, objective” probe into Gaza flotilla clash, rejects UN probe proposal.

Turkey, IHH on the Defense

Turkey and IHH on the defense. US papers, including the Washington Post, New York Times and Wall St. Journal blame them for the flotilla clash.

Egyptian Lawyers to File Suit Against Israel

Egyptian Bar Association begins collecting material to sue Israel in the International Court of Justice regarding the Gaza-bound flotilla.

Leading Journalist: Israeli Media Dropped the Ball

Voice of Israel's ex-director Yoni Ben-Menachem says that better Israeli coverage before the flotilla arrived could have revealed ambush.

Netanyahu: The Truth is Slowly Spreading Around the World

The truth about the flotilla clash is spreading around the world, says PM Netanyahu. Turkish news photos verify the brutality by terror activists.

Cyber Jihad Tribute to Flotilla 'Martyrs' on the Web

A musical tribute to the so-called “flotilla martyrs,” sung by cyber jihadist Asadullah Alshishani, is making the rounds of the Muslim Internet.

Audio from Flotilla ‘Activists’: ‘Shut Up, Go Back to Auschwitz

The “peace activists” aboard one of the pro-Hamas flotilla ships earlier this week told a Navy dispatcher: “Shut up, Go Back to Auschwitz.”

Videos: Flotilla Ship Defiant, Navy Peacefully Takes Over

7th boat of the provocative Gaza-bound flotilla defied Israel Navy calls not to enter the blockaded area. Israelis boarded and sailed it to Ashdod.

Meet the Martyrdom Seekers on the Gaza Flotilla

Passengers on the Gaza-bound flotilla were hoping for martyrdom; MEMRI has it from the mouths of the passengers themselves.

Online Turkey-Israel Hacker War Rages; Attempt on Arutz Sheva

Turkish hackers targeted Israeli sites, including A7. Israeli hackers struck back, defacing several Turkish sites. Online battle rages.

EU Jews Work to Prevent Second Clash; SA Recalls Ambassador

Reactions to Gaza flotilla clash continue: European Union Jews work to prevent a second round, South Africa condemns Israel.

Report: 3 Soldiers Kidnapped Briefly in Ship Takeover

An initial report shows that three IDF soldiers were briefly kidnapped as commandos seized control of flotilla ship Mavi Marmara.

Flotilla Sheikh gets Hero's Welcome in Umm el-Fahm

Sheikh Raed Salah gets hero's welcome after trip on Gaza flotilla. Salah claims assassination conspiracy. MK's protest release..

No Ships to Gaza, Netanyahu Tells Top Ministers

Reports that Prime Minister is considering 'creative ideas' for inspecting Gaza-bound cargo, but he vows ships will not break the embargo on Hamas.

Rabbis: Flotilla Clash Similar to Gog and Magog Prophecy

Rabbinic Council: We may be at the beginning of the Gog and Magog process where the world is against us at first, leading to a final redemption.

Associated Press Balancing Skewed Flotilla Coverage

Worldwide news agency Associated Press took steps to balance its earlier skewed coverage of the Gaza flotilla confrontation.

UNHRC Condemns Israel, Votes to Probe Incident

The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned Israel's interception of the flotilla. Lieberman: we have no fear of investigation.

Top US Democrats: 'Israel Has Right to Defend Itself'

America's top Democrats told reporters Wednesday that Israel had the right to stop the flotilla from violating its territorial waters.

Confirmed: Hamas Leader Among Flotilla 'Activists'

A confirmed Hamas terrorist leader was among the flotilla “activists” on the Mavi Marmara, holding a Dutch passport.

Netanyahu: This was No Love Boat

Prime Minister addresses nation two days after maritime clash, says that if Gaza turns into an Iranian port not just Israel will be threatened.

Media War on the Flotilla Clash: AP Anti-Israel Bias Exposed

The Washington Times daily wrote a rare verbal attack on the Associated Press, exposing its anti-Israeli bias in coverage of the flotilla clash

Hamas Stopping Transfer of Aid to Gaza

IDF says Hamas is 'unwilling to accept the cargo' and the trucks filled with humanitarian aid have not been allowed to enter Gaza.

Rare Jewish Unity as Naval Showdown Spills Over into Knesset

MK Regev calls MK Zouabi 'traitor' for joining flotilla, others dare her to go live in Gaza. MK Michaeli tries to pull Zoabi off the rostrum.

More Footage Proves 'Peace' Activists' Violence

Video: Activists are seen attacking the commandos with a stun grenade, a box of plates, and water hoses as the soldiers attempt to board the ship

Video: Students Demonstrate Solidarity with IDF, Confront Arabs

Students and activists throughout the country take to the streets expressing solidarity with the IDF forces in wake of the international criticism

Flotilla Reporters Feeding Frenzy at State Dept. Briefing

Reporters at Tuesday's State Department briefing on the U.S. involvement in the flotilla ambush were seeking anything but objective facts.

IDF Audio of Militants’ Firing at Soldier

A newly-released IDF audio documents that militants aboard the flotilla’s Mamara ship fired at Navy commandoes, who were under orders not to fire.

Flotilla: US Closer to Choosing Friends -- Israel or Turkey

The flotilla crisis has pushed the US closer to choosing which friend it prefers – Israel or Turkey, America media report. Iran holds the cards.

Cabinet to Send Flotilla 'Activists' Back to Turkey

Cabinet ministers decided Tuesday to send some 350 Turkish nationals home after their arrest in the Gaza flotilla confrontation.

Israel Pulls Diplomats Families Out of Turkey

The Foreign Ministry has ordered families of diplomats in Turkey to leave the country as anti-Israel rage boils over following the flotilla clash.

Pro-Israel Demonstrators in NY Fire Back at Opposing Groups

Pro-Israel demonstrators contended with pro-Hamas groups, Neturei Karta and Turks in New York who called to free Palestine Tuesday night.

Israeli MK Ayoub Kara Talks to Turkish Mufti About Flotilla

Israeli government minister Ayoob Kara calls the Mufti of Turkey to explain Israel's defensive action against the Gaza flotilla.

Dozens of Rallies in Israel Support Troops

More than 30 rallies from Kiryat Shemona in the north to Eilat in the south proclaimed: we are all with Shayetet 13.

Prime Minister Tells Soldiers: You are Heroes

Netanyahu motorcade headed straight to Tel HaShomer Hospital after 12 hour flight from Canada.

Chief of Staff Boards the 'Peace' Battle Ship, Visits Wounded

'An IDF soldier whose life is in danger must draw his weapon and protect his life,' says Lt.-Gen. Ashkenazi.

Israel Transfers Flotilla Cargo – Sans Weapons – to Gaza

Terror-sympathizers' cargo transferred to Gaza as promised, minus the weapons. Over 95,000 tons of supplies delivered in 2010.

Turkish Cyber Attack Against Israeli Web Sites

A Turkish Internet group carried out a cyber attack against Israel on Tuesday afternoon, hitting the Likudnik Web site.

Israeli-Arab Riots Against IDF Flotilla Action

Israeli-Arabs rioted in at least two locations in response to the flotilla events on Monday night. Two policemen were hurt in Umm el-Fahm clashes.

Netanyahu on Way to Visit Flotilla-Wounded Soldiers

Five soldiers wounded after boarding Gaza-bound ship are still hospitalized, 4 in moderate condition. Ashkenazi visited, Netanyahu is on his way.

Two More Boats on Their Way to Gaza

Navy will stop them; details under wraps. Hospitalized militants under heavy guard, some expelled, Arab MK Zouabi sent straight home from ship.

UN Demands ‘Partial Investigation’ of Flotilla Clash

The UN Security Council condemned Israel and called for a probe of the flotilla clash. The resolution was weaker than originally proposed.

Opposition Leader Livni: United We Stand for Hamas Embargo

The flotilla clash has united Opposition leader Livni with the government. “There is no opposition in Israel” to the embargo on Hamas, she said.

Radical Islam Behind the Flotilla Organizers

TurkishIHH, the force behind the Gaza flotilla, has a radical Islamic anti-Western orientation and a history of fund-raising for Hamas.

Sailor’s First-Hand Report: We Came to Speak; They Came to Fight

One of the commandos wounded in the flotilla clash gives an eyewitness account of the lynch. “We came to speak, they came to fight.”

IDF Evidence, US Stem Turkish-Led Diplomatic War Against Israel

IDF videos and US diplomats have stemmed the anti-Israel tide in the UN – for the time being – a day after the flotilla clash on the high seas.

IDF Photos of Knives Contradict Turkish Claims of ’No Weapons’

Photos reveal that flotilla extremists carried two dozen knives as well as clubs and metal rods. Turkey: No Weapons were on board.

Israelis Protest at Turkish Embassy Following Flotilla Clash

More than 500 Israelis demonstrated in front of Turkey's Embassy in Tel Aviv, blaming the Turkish government for Monday's flotilla violence.

Video Shows Flotilla Extremists’ Incitement

Flotilla extremists created a mood of war before attacking Israeli Navy soldiers. “Either victory or Martyrdom. The army of Mohammed will return!"

Video: Flotilla Muslims Club Navy Commandos

An IDF video clearly documents the flotilla’s Muslim radicals’ brutal attacks with metal clubs on Israeli Navy commandos.

Flotilla Upstages Obama, Netanyahu on Way Home

Prime Minister Netanyahu is flying home to oversee the flotilla crisis, instead of flying to Washington to meet U.S. President Obama.

Rage in Turkey; Israelis Warned to Stay Away

The Counterterrorism Bureau warns Israelis to avoid Turkey, as riots rage in Istanbul following clash at sea.

Video: Jews and Arabs Clash at Ashdod Port

Reporters and protesters from both sides of the flotilla issue shouted and argued at the Ashdod port today. INN TV takes you there.

Navy Prepared to Face Anarchists, Met Terrorists Instead

Army Radio reporter on board an Israeli Navy ship that helped stop the anti-Israel flotilla, reported on the “peace activists'" lynch preparations.

International Response to Gaza Boats Clash

Greece, Turkey and Spain summon Israeli ambassadors over Gaza flotilla incident, EU demands explanations.

Israel's Position Presented in Press Conference

The int'l press did not show much interest in hearing Deputy FM Danny Ayalon explain Israel's position on the flotilla incident. Watch the video.