Israel begins deporting Gaza aid activists
Israel says all 27 activists from two aid ships stopped on their way to Gaza have been deported or are awaiting flights out, but flotilla organizers say most refuse to sign papers required to expel them.
Israel says all 27 activists from two aid ships stopped on their way to Gaza have been deported or are awaiting flights out, but flotilla organizers say most refuse to sign papers required to expel them.
Israel’s role in the flotilla showdown
Washington Post
In its continuing coverage of the Palestinian statehood bid with the United Nations, The Post rightly makes ongoing mention of Israel’s recent refusal to apologize for the deaths of nine civilians aboard one of the ships in the Gaza relief flotilla in …
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Israel wants to calm a fierce row that has erupted with one-time ally Turkey over a 2010 raid on an aid flotilla, but not at any cost, including issuing an apology, ministers and officials said Sunday.
Turkey suspended military relations with Israel and will downgrade diplomatic ties barring an apology for the killing of Turkish activists on a flotilla to Gaza last year, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Last year’s Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla was “excessive and unreasonable” according to a U.N. panel that also blamed Turkey and flotilla organizers for contributing to the deaths of nine activists.
Turkey expelled Israel’s ambassador and cut military ties over Israel’s refusal to apologize for last year’s deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, further straining a relationship that had been a cornerstone of regional stability.
JERUSALEM (AP) – An Israeli official says a long-awaited U.N. report on bloodshed aboard a Gaza-bound protest flotilla last year shows Israel’s actions did not violate international law.
The United Nations on Monday again delayed the release of a report on Israel’s raid on a Turkish-led aid flotilla to Gaza because the two sides had not agreed on the document, a UN spokesman said.

Al-ArabiyaIsrael’s Liberman slams Turkey’s Erdogan over 2010 flotilla raid apology
Al-Arabiya
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman accused Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday of trying to ‘
Israel has said it will not apologize for killing nine Turkish activists onboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters last year.
At least 28 killed during Friday protests throughout country. Lebanese women's group that intended to join last year's flotilla to Gaza says it will go on visit to Damascus
Effective law enforcement will stop the next flotilla.

AFPIsrael unlikely to condemn Turkey over Palmer report
Ynetnews
The report stands to include indirect criticism against Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government’s involvement in the sail, but it is believed Israel will hold back so as not to impede the efforts to stabilize relations with Turkey. …
Israeli and Turkish Diplomats Try to Heal Rift From Raid on FlotillaNew York Times
Israel-Turkey flotilla talks ‘break down’AFP
Gaza flotilla probe: IDF used excessive force but naval blockade legalHa'aretz
Xinhua

CBC.caIn dealing with flotilla, Israel is anything but smart
Ha'aretz
CRETE – Like an anti-Semitic caricature, Israel has extended its long tentacles around the globe in an effort to stop 10 decades-old ships from sailing to Gaza. Many Israelis interpreted this as a great victory. The story could be read as …
‘Israel distorts Gaza flotilla facts’Press TV
Ship of useful idiots?Globe and Mail
Washington Watch: Ships of foolsJerusalem Post
Ahram Online
Ya’alon to discuss flotilla report with Turks
Ynetnews
The parties will try to reach an understanding whereby Israel will not be required to apologize to Turkey and in exchange will not highlight aspects reflecting poorly on Ankara. They will also consider the possibility of setting up a Turkish fund for …
Israel, Turkey scramble to reach compromise on UN Gaza flotilla reportHa'aretz
FM thwarting sale of defense equipment to TurkeyJerusalem Post
The Flotilla, Gilad Shalit and the Friends of GenocideFrontPage Magazine
The Media Line

CBC.caHamas slams Greece for blocking departure of Gaza flotilla (Haaretz)
Ha'aretz
AFP quotes Hamas accusing Greece of playing into Israel’s hands, after the Greek government issued a statement prohibiting the departure of all ships bound for maritime area of Gaza. Hamas criticized Greece on Friday for blocking the departure of the …
Stuck in Dock, Flotilla Activists See the Hand of IsraelNew York Times
Greece puts halt to Gaza flotilla in a win for IsraelChristian Science Monitor
This Time, Israel Can Pass the Test of the Gaza FlotillaHuffington Post (blog)
Ynetnews

Hurriyet Daily NewsIsrael, Turkey to mollify UN flotilla report?
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MiamiHerald.comGaza flotilla organizers: Israel sabotaged Irish ship
Jerusalem Post
Flotilla spokesman Dror Feiler said there was no direct evidence Israel was involved in a statement provided to Army Radio. The government is hopeful that a continued delay of the launch of the Gaza-bound flotilla will lead to a further drop in the …
Israel has become a society of force and violenceHa'aretz
Gaza flotilla organizers: 2nd ship sabotagedUSA Today
Perry urges punishment for Americans protesting Israel in flotillaHouston Chronicle
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