Israel to prevent Freedom Flotilla ship from approaching Gaza

Israel’s broadcasting authority has reported that the country’s security establishment has decided not to allow the Freedom Flotilla ship, Madleen, to approach or dock off the coast of the Gaza Strip. The decision comes in line with the longstanding naval blockade imposed on the territory for nearly two decades. Speaking to Al Jazeera, French physician Baptiste André, one of the activists on board, said the Israeli decision “was not surprising,” adding: “We expected this for some time, but it will not stop us from continuing our journey to Gaza to break the unjust blockade.” André stressed that the ship poses no security threat to Israel. “The flotilla’s message is purely humanitarian, and it highlights that the blockade imposed on more than […]