Israeli Security cabinet receives final briefing on Gaza flotilla
Israeli IDF-MarinesOfficials express satisfaction with cooperation of other countries in discouraging participation; navy says it's preparing for any scenario.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu convened his security cabinet on Sunday for final briefings from top naval officials and security officials on the Gaza-bound flotilla that plans to try and break Israel’s sea blockade over the Gaza Strip later this week.
The ministers heard intelligence reports regarding the number of vessels, the passengers on board, and what the ships are carrying. Israel has declared that the flotilla will not be allowed to enter Gaza, but will rather – if necessary -- be towed into Ashdod and the equipment on the ships impounded.
Israeli officials expressed satisfaction that Cyprus has banned the use of it ports for the flotilla, and that Greece and numerous other countries – such as the US, Canada, France and Australia – have issued strong warnings to their nationals not to participate in the flotilla.
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