Friday, July 1, 2011

Blocked: US Flotilla to Gaza Boat Departs Athens; Greek Coast Guard Blocks Offshore | Common Dreams

Blocked: US Flotilla to Gaza Boat Departs Athens; Greek Coast Guard Blocks Offshore | Common Dreams

12:45 PM UPDATE: Tweets from the US Boat to Gaza:

"Captain refuses to turn back. Passengers preparing for troop raid of ship."

"7- or 8- commandos on Greece Coast Guard boat in full gear holding m-16s."

"Greek commandos are threatening the US boat with guns pointed at passengers"

"We urge you to immediately contact the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC at 202-939-1300 and the Greek consulate in your city. Tell them to let The Audacity of Hope leave Athens safely and sail to Gaza."

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