Sunday, August 22, 2010

(NEWS) Lebanon Flotilla May Be Linked To Hezbollah

"Ambassador Gabriela Shalev sends UN Secretary-General letter urging international body, community to stop Gaza-bound Lebanese ship. Letter state Israel reserves right to take 'necessary measures' to stop it.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gabriela Shalev sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday, expressing Jerusalem's "concern" that the Gaza-bound Lebanon flotilla may be affiliated with Hezbollah.

The 'Miriam' is set to sail from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, carrying 50-75 women. Israel believes some of the women have ties to the militant Shiite organization. Organizers claim the ship will carry humanitarian aid."












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