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Posted By berkeley 6 months ago in NewsMost members of a group of foreign peace activists seized at sea by the Israeli navy remained in custody Friday, three days after their failed attempt to run Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, relatives and supporters said.
In the latest attempt by activists to break a crippling two-year blockade of Gaza, a group called the Free Gaza Movement sent the ship loaded with humanitarian supplies and 21 activists and crew from Cyprus.
The Israeli navy intercepted the ship Tuesday after it ignored repeated messages saying it would not be allowed to enter Gaza waters and ordering it to turn back.
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Natureboy6 months ago
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Yes, this is indeed crap. If it were an Arab nation that seized a vessel with Americans in international waters, there would be saber-rattling galore from the U.S.
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But when Israel does the same thing, the U.S. simply bears its backside and "takes it like a man."
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