Athens, Greece – Organizers of an international flotilla to blockaded Gaza say Israel is pressuring Greece to halt the ships’ departure.
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American activist Ann Wright told a news conference on Monday that Israel is mounting a “tremendous diplomatic offensive” to prevent the flotilla from setting sail.
Organizers urged the Greek government in a statement not to “become complicit in Israel’s illegal actions by succumbing to this pressure.”
Organizer Vangelis Pissias said the flotilla is ready to leave in a few days, but gave no specific departure date.
Just over a year ago, a similar mission ended with the deaths of nine Turkish activists in clashes with Israeli naval commandos who intercepted them.
Oy yevonim nikbetzu olay……….
How can the Greek government focus on anything other than its impending insolvency?