Mavi Marmara

Turkey: Warships to Escort Gaza-Bound Aid Vessels

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to send warships to escort Turkish aid vessels headed for Gaza.

Barak on Turkey Crisis: This Too Shall Pass

Defense Minister Ehud Barak believes that Israel's currently troubled relationship with Turkey will improve in the future.

Turkey Mulls Expulsion of IDF Attache as Next Diplomatic Act

Turkey is mulling its next diplomatic move with Israel, as local media reports the Erdogan government may expel Israel's military attache.

Gaza Terror Groups Welcome Turkey’s Decision on Israel

Hamas and Islamic Jihad quick to welcome Turkey's decision to suspend its ties with Israel.

Israel Unfazed by Turkey’s Moves: We Will Not Apologize

Despite Turkey's downgrade of relations, Israel reiterates: We won't apologize for defending ourselves.

Zoabi: Try Israel's Leaders in Int'l Courts!

MK Hanin Zoabi, who participated in the 2010 Freedom Flotilla, has called for Israel's leaders to be tried in Int'l tribunals

Report Upholds Gaza Blockade, Faults Raid

The Palmer Report on the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid by IDF commandos concludes Israel's blockade is legal, but castigates IDF tactics.

Kuwait Reconsiders Lawfare Suit Against Israel at The Hague

Kuwait has reconsidered a plan to sue Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

It's Final: No Apology to Turkey

Despite Turkey's threats to downgrade diplomatic relations, Israel will not apologize for Marmara raid.

UN Delays Palmer Report Again

United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon has postponed the Palmer report a third time as Israel and Turkey dig in over Marmara deaths.

Ya'alon: G-d Forbid We Apologize to Turkey

Vice Prime Minister says that if Israel apologizes to Turkey over the flotilla, the Turks won't stop there.

Barak Caves, Says Israel Should Apologize to Turkey

After US pressure, Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Israel must consider apologizing to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara.

Erdogan Tries to Extort Israel, Again

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to extort an Israeli apology over the 2010 Gaza Flotilla with diplomatic threats

Turkey Claims UN Will Blame Israel for Flotilla Deaths

Turkey claims a United Nations panel will blame Israel for the deaths of nine terror activists who attacked IDF soldiers in 2010.

Rivlin Files Ethics Complaint Against Zoabi

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin has referred MK Hanin Zoabi to the Knesset Ethics Committee for assaulting an usher in the plenum Wednesday.

Turkey Continues to Insist on Israeli Apology

Despite recent reports that Israel’s ties with Turkey are warming up, Turkey’s prime minister insists Israel must apologize for Marmara raid.

Jordanian Flotilla Ship Expected

With the Turkish Mavi Marmara unable to participate in this year's Freedom Flotilla 2, Israel's eastern neighbors are sending a ship in its place.

Hamas Calls for Flotilla Despite Setbacks

Hamas is urging the organizers of this year's Gaza flotilla to sail full steam ahead despite recent setbacks.

Mavi Marmara Nixed From "Freedom Flotilla 2"

Turkish authorities refused to grant the Mavi Marmara permits thereby making it impossible for the infamous ship to lead this year's Gaza flotilla.

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.

IHH Warns Israel: Don't Touch the Flotilla

The Turkish IHH organization is warning Israel not to try to stop its second flotilla when it attempts to breach the maritime blockade of Gaza.

Turkey Demands Israel Give Names of Counter-Terror Commandos

Turkey petitions Israel to identify the names of the Navy commandos who killed nine terrorists manning the IHH flotilla last May.

IHH Flotilla Springs a Leak

A new Gaza-bound flotilla originally set for May by the Turkish IHH organization has been postponed.

BBC Trust: 'Death in the Med' was 'Accurate and Impartial'

The BBC Trust ruled Tuesday that the BBC documentary Panorama: Death in the Med was "accurate and impartial" despite 3 editorial breaches.

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.

Turkel Panel Unanimously Clears IDF in Flotilla Clash

The IDF acted in self-defense against IHH terrorists in the flotilla clash on the Mavi Mamara boat, the Turkel investigative panel concluded.

Turkish IHH Continues to Lead Incitement Drive

Group that directed 'Free Gaza' flotilla is at the forefront of anti-Israeli hate campaign.

PM: No Apologies to Turkey, Interim Deal with PA Possible

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident, plays down FM Lieberman's accusation of "chutzpah."

Mavi Marmara Arrives in Turkey; Ankara Holds Out for Apology

Thousands cheer "Death to Israel" as the Mavi Mamara arrives in Turkey. "Jerusalem must apologize for killing 9 terrorists who attacked the IDF."

Egypt Lets Viva Palestina Convoy Set Sail from Syria

Egypt has given permission for a pro-Hamas Viva Palestina convoy to sail by Gaza en-route to Sinai, where it will continue by land to Gaza.

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.

Flotilla Member Participated In Past Terror Attacks

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

Fire Destroys Anti-Israel Turkish Film

Fire destroyed negatives of the popular Turkish anti-Israel film, “The Valley of the Wolves: Palestine.”

Analysts: Similarity between 'Freedom Flotilla' and 'Lifeline 3'

Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla,' like the preceding Lifeline 3 convoy, was a violent Turkish operation. Terrorists learned from mistakes; did Israel?

German Bans IHH Terrorist Group; European Jews Urge EU to Follow

Germany in effect vindicated Israel by outlawing the IHH “charity” group whose Turkish branch attacked Israeli Navy commandoes on the high seas.

Report: Obama Nixed Anti-Riot Gear on Flotilla

The World Tribune reports that Obama rejected Israeli assessments and nixed the use of non-lethal anti-riot gear against flotilla.

It's Official: There was No Humanitarian Aid on Mavi Marmara

Israel officially confirms there were never any humanitarian aid supplies on board the Mavi Marmara, where mercenaries attacked Israeli commandos.

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.