June 19, 2010

Israel's Crisis At Sea -- Another Storm Coming

By C. Hart
Israel is expecting the arrival soon of another flotilla of ships, this time Iranian-sponsored. This follows on the heels of the Turkish IHH- and Free Gaza-sponsored flotilla that was stopped by Israeli naval commanders on May 31, 2010 when attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Not only is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government concerned about the Iranian flotilla, but Israel's military is on high alert for the possible intrusion of a Lebanese fast boat. The fast boat may attempt to hinder Israel's naval operations at sea at the same time that the Iranian ship is being intercepted. The fast boat, linked to Hizbullah, is expected to include female Islamic militants on board. The Israeli government has stepped up its efforts to warn international activists not to board ships sailing from Iran or Lebanon, claiming it will endanger their lives, as Israel's navy forces plan to stop the ships in international waters before they reach Gaza. Meanwhile, family...(Read Full Article)