Washington – The Obama administration is warning any U.S. citizens who attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza that they could face action for violating Israeli and American law.
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Twenty-seven pro-Palestinian activists from the U.S. and eight other countries have set sail for the Hamas-controlled territory in another attempt to breach Israel’s blockage.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Thursday the U.S. was renewing its warning to Americans “not to involve themselves in this activity.”
She also said the U.S. has been assured by Turkey that it won’t send naval vessels to accompany the two activist boats, which it has vowed previously to do.
Last year, nine Turks were killed in an Israeli raid on a similar flotilla. The incident severely damaged relations between Israel and Turkey.
Here we go again….
This statement has no teeth. The statement needs to spell out that this would be an act of war. As the saying goes, “All is fair in love and war.” Participating in this flotilla is a suicidal gesture.
Sink ’em. Feed the fish.
Jail them in Israel with no privleges!! Bread and water!! No tv and no cable!! 23 hours in your cell and then 1 hour in the yard!! See if they like it for a few months surrounded by arabs!!
What do they mean violating “American law”? Since when is it illegal to travel on open seas and go to Gaza? Oh I forgot, shame on me. American laws are made in the Knesset. Silly me. How did I forget?
reply to #2 –i would think that the fish eat better than that