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May 28, 2010

Israel Readies Prison for Passengers Aboard Free Gaza Aid Flotilla
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A flotilla of nine aid ships is approaching the Gaza Strip through the
Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to break the Israeli blockade and
deliver over 10,000 tons of humanitarian goods. Israel has vowed to
block the fleet and has prepared a prison for the over 750 passengers
aboard the vessels. Organized by the Free Gaza Movement, the flotilla is
the largest to attempt to breach the Gaza blockade since Israel imposed
it three years ago. Israel has forcefully stopped at least three other
Free Gaza sailings since January 2009.



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