| Boats with pro-Palestinian activists reach Gaza
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Two boats of international activists on a solidarity mission with the Palestinians have reached the Gaza Strip after a two-day journey at sea.
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Since setting sail from Cyprus on Friday, the mission had been in question. Israel had hinted it might prevent the vessels from reaching Gaza. The activists also suffered from rough seas and accused Israel of sabotaging their communications equipment.
Earlier Saturday, Israel said would permit the boats to dock in Gaza after determining that the activists were carrying humanitarian equipment. Hundreds of Palestinians have gathered to greet them.
The mission is meant to defy Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. Israel imposed the blockade in June 2007 after the Hamas militant group seized power in Gaza.
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I´m glad that cooler heads let these boats arrive in Gaza without incident
Last edited by jose; Aug 23, 2008 at 01:53 pm.
Reason: Boats with pro-Palestinian activists reach Gaza.
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Aug 23, 2008, 01:51 pm
