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Three Countries Boycott Academic Conference at Bar Ilan Univ.

Following the flotilla incident, Turkish, Irish and South African representatives cancelled their participation in the Bar-Ilan Ambassadors' Forum

Barak: Embargo on Gaza is the Same as on Ramallah and Jenin

Barak points out that Israel's announced relaxation of restrictions on aid shipments to Gaza also apply to the PA in Judea and Samaria.

Iran Backs Down again, ‘Indefinite’ Postponement of Ship to Gaza

Iran has backed down for the second time in two weeks on the attempt to sail to Gaza, soon after the US and Israel sent warships through the Suez.

INN Stands By UNCA Article

INN stands by original article, despite UNCA response that does not address several key points.

UN Chief Pushes Probe as New Flotilla Sets Sail

UN's Ban Ki-Moon pushes for an international inquiry of the Turkish flotilla clash, as a new flotilla is launched from Lebanon.

Tried to Boycott Israeli Ship, Blocked Chinese Ship Instead

500 anti-Israel protestors arrived at California port early Sunday, hoping to block Israeli ship from unloading its cargo. They were unsuccessful.

Ben-Ari: Arab Radio Inciting to Terrorism

MK Ben-Ari cites encouragement of Gaza-bound flotillas in request to shut down A-Shams radio station.

Netanyahu Relaxes Blockade, Faces Criticism

Netanyahu relaxes the blockade on Hamas-run Gaza, earns criticism.

US, Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran

Egypt let Israeli and US warships pass through the Suez Canal as Iranian flotilla approaches Gaza. Egypt closed the canal to protect the ships.

German Public TV Exposes ‘Peace’ Flotilla as Mask for Radicals

Germany’s second largest public TV channel exposes the radical and racist elements behind the IHH flotilla.

‘Flotilla Women’ Invoke Hizbullah and Catholic Prayers

A Muslim-led women’s 'peace flotilla,’ is led and financed by supporters of Hizbullah. Catholics helped christen the boat ‘Miriam.”

Barak Warns Lebanon over Planned Gaza Flotilla

Barak warns Lebanon that if its citizens attempt to 'bust' Hamas blockade, it will be responsible for the consequences. Israel's envoy warns UN.

New IHH incitement Video: ‘We Will Throw Them into the Sea’

Israel exposes another video from the Mavi Mamara ship, showing IHH leader Yildirim inciting followers "to throw [Israeli commandos] into the sea.”

UN Screens Anti-Israel Flotilla Film, Israel Denied Response

The UN screens a film from flotilla activist accusing Israel of unjustified violence, Israel not allowed to respond.

New Flotilla Organizer is Wife of Hizbullah Supporter

Organizer of the ‘Miriam’ flotilla, is wife of Lebanese officer jailed for four years on charges of involvement in the murder of Rafiq Al-hariri.

Gaza Flotilla Reflects Turkish Rejection of the West

The Turkish-sponsored Gaza flotilla clash is being seen by pundits as part of a larger rejection of the West by Ankara.

Comptroller, too, Will Look into Flotilla

Lindenstrauss will not deal with legal or tactical aspects, but with decision-making processes, PR and intelligence.

Flotilla Twist: Israel Welcomes Turkish Boats in Yacht Rally

Boats from 17 countries, including Turkey, converge on Israel, but this time the country welcomes them with open arms for a yacht rally.

Israel Denounces Castro’s ‘Swastika is Israel’s Banner’ Remark

Israel denounced Fidel Castro for statements to UN diplomats that Israel “would not hesitate to send [Arabs] to the crematoria.”

Iran Backs Down from Arming Flotilla

Iran has backed off from putting a military escort on board two ships headed for Gaza. Ahmadinejad had said he wanted “to teach Israel a lesson.”

‘Middle Ages Haunt Middle East,’ Says Netanyahu

The dark days of the Middle Ages "are raging” against Israel, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told Likud party Knesset Members Monday.

Flotilla Committee Assembled, Foreign Observers Added

Israel assembles a committee to investigate flotilla incident, complete with foreign observers. Netanyahu: This will prove what we did was legal.

Former Mossad Chief: Israel-Turkey Ties Worth Saving

Former Mossad chief Ephraim Halevy argues for calm over flotilla incident, says Israel and Turkey have mutual interests worth protecting.

Turkish Flag Flew over Temple Mount

The Turkish flag was raised over the Temple Mount last week following the flotilla clash. Police say the unprecedented flag raising was legal.

Turkey Joins Hamas in Suing Israel Over Flotilla

Turkey and Hamas terrorist officials are planning to sue Israeli military officials who stopped a six-ship flotilla from reaching Gaza.

Supreme Court Justice to Head Flotilla Inquiry

Netanyahu reiterates: Flotilla inquiry will not investigate only Israel, but also the flotilla organizers and their apparent terrorist ties.

Iranian Marines Set to Escort Flotilla 'To Teach Israel Lessons'

Two Iranian ships to Hamas-controlled Gaza are waiting for government okay to challenge Israel on the high seas, escorted by “volunteer marines.”

Youtube Pulls "We Con the World" Parody

After it got over 3 million hits in barely a week, Youtube has removed the Latma parody video, “We Con the World.” Copyright or pressure?

Poll: Israelis Support Flotilla Raid, Gaza Blockade, PM and IDF

Israelis support flotilla raid, Gaza blockade, Netanyahu and Ashkenazi, poll finds. Strong criticism for Turkey, Ehud Barak, Obama.

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.

Claim: Acting PM was Unaware of Flotilla Clash

Channel 2 News claims that Yaalon, who was serving as prime minister during the Mavi Marmara clash, was unaware of the incident.

'Witness' to Flotilla 'Murder' Admits She Was on Another Boat

U.S. Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright billed herself as a witness to 'murders' on Gaza boat, but has admitted she was 150 yards away. It was night time.

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.

PM Netanyahu: Inquiry Must Investigate Flotilla Organizers

Netanyahu says the probe must also find answers to questions such as, "Who funded the flotilla, and how and why did weapons get on the ship?"

Texas Senator Takes Action to Support Israel

US Senator John Cornyn (R-Tx) has proposed a resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself and condemning last week's flotilla to Gaza.

Nationalist Russian Israelis Mock Leftist Rally in Tel Aviv

A recent anti-Judea and Samaria rally in Tel Aviv was crashed by proud nationalist Russian Israelis who aimed at making a mockery of the event.

'Al-Reuters' Strikes Again: Doctored Photo Fools the World

Alert blogger catches Reuters news agency apparently editing photographs to hide evidence that IDF soldiers were knifed by flotilla passengers.

All Aboard: Muslim Clerics Organize Flotilla to Gaza

The latest in flotillas: Wanted terrorist is now organizing a “Muslim religious leaders” flotilla to Gaza.

U.S. Opinion Blames Terror Activists for Flotilla Deaths

Nearly half of American voters think activists on board Gaza flotilla were to blame for deaths in the raid.

George Galloway: ‘Break the Embargo’ Via Syria and Jordan

Former British MP George Galloway announces a new land-sea attempt to break the embargo on Gaza. He spoke alongside Hizbullah flags in London.

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.