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US State Dept issues statement condemning flotilla groups

By JPOST.COM STAFF

JUNE 25, 2011 09:56

The US Department of State issued a statement Friday urging activists not to take part in an upcoming flotilla to Gaza.

"Groups that seek to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza are taking irresponsible and provocative actions that risk the safety of their passengers," the statement said. "Established and efficient mechanisms exist to transfer humanitarian assistance to Gaza. For example, humanitarian assistance can be delivered at the Israeli port of Ashdod, where cargo can be offloaded, inspected, and transported to Gaza. We urge all those seeking to provide such assistance to the people of Gaza to use these mechanisms, and not to participate in actions like the planned flotilla."

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