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July 12, 2010

Libyan Humanitarian Aid Ship Heads to Gaza
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A Libyan ship carrying humanitarian aid is heading toward Gaza in the
latest attempt by international activists to challenge the Israeli naval
blockade. Members of the Gaddafi Foundation says it is not looking for a
confrontation with Israel.

Youssef Sawani, Gaddafi Foundation: "Gaza has been the world’s biggest
number one open prison,open jail, people in Gaza have been in jail for
the last number of years. And everyone is witnessing them, so I think
its high time the international community delivers some humanitarian
goods and help ease, finally lift the blockade as a step towards
realizing proper peace in the Middle East."

Israeli officials say the ship will not be allowed to reach shore.

Daniel Hershkowitz, Israeli Minister of Science: "Israel hasn’t changed
its policy, and its policy is very clear. No ships were allowed to
arrive at Gaza, so if they want to transfer the humanitarian equipment
to the people in Gaza they are welcome to do it through Ashdod."



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