Rachel CorrieThreatened By Israeli Patrol Boats

Rachel Corrie M.V Threatened By Three Israeli Patrol Boats In International Waters

Breaking News, Global Research, Montreal

by Global Research

Global Research, June 4, 2010
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Latest news communicated to Global Research directly from the Rachel Corrie MV in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Irish-flagged ship Rachel Corrie MV which is sailing towards the Gaza Coastline in international waters has, as of 3.15am GMT, June 5th, been approached by three Israeli patrol boats. No action has as yet been been taken by the patrol boats. The ship is reported to be some 50 km. off the Gaza coastline.

According the the Jerusalem Post, the Malaysian representative of the Perdana Global Peace Organization on board the Rachel Corrie:

"stated on its website Saturday morning that the ship's passengers had agreed to let an international force search the ship, before it proceeds to Gaza.

The statement said that, while the activists rejected Israel's right to blockade Gaza, the activists 'request and invite for an independent international body, preferably inspectors from the the United Nations to board the ship and do the necessary to certify as to the nature of the cargo on board.'"

The next few hours will be critical.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes is available.

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