The pro-Palestinian movement 'Flotilla for Freedom' announces that the humanitarian aid ship Handala is approaching Gaza, despite the threat of the Israeli blockade.
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The Handala ship, part of the pro-Palestinian 'Freedom Flotilla' movement, is carrying humanitarian aid and is approaching the Gaza Strip coast, intending to dock despite the Israeli blockade. On board are 19 activists, including French MPs. The Israeli navy has said it will not allow the ship to touch Palestinian territory, preparing security measures. The crew has threatened a hunger strike if they are intercepted.
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O navă cu ajutor umanitar se apropie de Gaza, în pofida blocadei israeliene
Un vas cu ajutor umanitar se îndreaptă spre Gaza, sfidând blocada Israelului. Echipajul amenință cu greva foamei dacă nava e oprită
Un vas cu ajutor umanitar se îndreaptă spre Gaza, în ciuda blocadei. Echipajul spune că va face greva foamei dacă vasul e interceptat
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