Elderly Holocaust survivor did not join Gaza flotilla, is safe in Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus - A Holocaust survivor who planned to join a Gaza-bound aid flotilla changed her plans and was not aboard when Israeli forces raided it, killing at least 10.
Hedy Epstein said on Monday from the Free Gaza Movement's office in Larnaca, Cyprus that she opted not to join others who made their way to the flotilla ships from the island on Saturday.
Turkish TV reports the following (thanks to a friend who is monitoring it): Press Secretary from the Israeli PM's office on Turkish TV states that
- Flotilla was planned provocation not to help Gaza - 10 confirmed dead, uncertain how many wounded - 7-8 Israeli soldiers wounded - Ships will be taken to Ashdod not Haifa - Israel is claiming that there was resistance and small firearms were seized - They are preparing reports for the press
- Flotilla was planned provocation not to help Gaza - 10 confirmed dead, uncertain how many wounded - 7-8 Israeli soldiers wounded - Ships will be taken to Ashdod not Haifa - Israel is claiming that there was resistance and small firearms were seized - They are preparing reports for the press
Between 14 and 16 people were killed as Israeli forces stormed a boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists bound for Gaza, Israeli private channel 10 television has reported.
via thenational.ae
The last we heard, Israeli soldiers landed on the top deck of the Turkish boat and opened fire," said Adam Shapiro
via latimes.com
Report: Protesters try to storm Israeli consulate in Turkey
CNN-Turk and NTV televisions show dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish police guarding consulate building in downtown Istanbul.
via haaretz.com
Aljazeera showed this footage of what appears to be an injured person with blood on their life visit. Only information available is what is in the picture.
