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"You are welcome to enter the Ashdod port and deliver the supplies through the recognized land crossings."
False again! Moreover, interdicting nonbelligerent vessels in international waters is piracy. Gaza's coastal waters belong to Palestine, not Israel.
Activists were warned that failure to obey Israel's orders meant "preventive measures" would follow. In other words, they'd be subjected to events that unfolded.
"You are responsible for the consequences of your actions."
Activists proudly and courageously try to help. Preventing them violates international law.
Estelle's captain responded: "We are a normal trading vessel. Gaza is a free state."
"I hope you do not do anything illegal on the international waters, and we can have this solved in a peaceful way."
An activist then yelled: "They are coming. Ring the bell." Another shouted at Israeli soldiers as they prepared to board: "Disobey your commanders." Participants charged Israel with excessive force during boarding, arrest, and detention.
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