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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.

IDF Soldier Shot, Critically Wounded on Flotilla Boat

IDF reports flotilla crew were militants who opened fire on soldiers. One soldier in critical condition. Ten militants dead. Raad Salah injured.

Report: Hate Chants from Flotilla

Witnesses reported hearing hate Israel chants from Gaza-bound flotilla. Ayalon: This shows their true motivation.

Yishai May Revoke Citizenship of Flotilla Organizer

Swede Dror Feiler, a Hamas propaganda flotilla organizer, could lose his Israeli citizenship.

Flotilla-Israeli PR and Naval Clash Delayed until Monday

The latest attempt by sea to achieve Hamas sovereignty over the Gaza Coast has been delayed until Monday following technical and diplomatic delays.

Foreign Min. Legal Expert Explains Gaza Blockade

Response to "human rights" flotilla: Armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, including Hamas arms smuggled via sea, justifies the blockade.

PA and Hamas Boats Also Planning to 'Greet' Anti-Israel Flotilla

Israeli Navy could be flanked on both sides by enemy ships if and when it “greets” Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla – as PA also plans to greet it.

Foreign Ministry: Flotilla Organizers Promote Agenda, Not Aid

Israel says organizers of a flotilla hoping to force its way into Gaza want to promote a political agenda, rather than offer aid.

Turks Help Hamas Welcome Anti-Israel Ships

Turkish aid is instrumental in helping Hamas clean and prepare the Gaza port, in preparation for the anti-Israel protest flotilla later this month.