RELATED:Ashkenazi: Resistance on flotillas could cause casualtiesThe Israeli military said Tuesday it would not intervene until the boat tries to breach the blockade.The Irene, which is carrying nine Jewish activists from Israel and other countries, set sail from Cyprus on Sunday. The activists said they are trying to draw attention to Israel's blockade of Gaza and will not resist if they are stopped.Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Andy David called the activists' claim to be bringing aid to Gaza "ridiculous" and labeled the voyage "a politically motivated provocation."
Israel warship approaches Gaza-bound activist boat
Ship is 25 miles from Gaza coast; Navy expected to intercept the boat carrying Jewish activists and divert it to Ashdod port.
RELATED:Ashkenazi: Resistance on flotillas could cause casualtiesThe Israeli military said Tuesday it would not intervene until the boat tries to breach the blockade.The Irene, which is carrying nine Jewish activists from Israel and other countries, set sail from Cyprus on Sunday. The activists said they are trying to draw attention to Israel's blockade of Gaza and will not resist if they are stopped.Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Andy David called the activists' claim to be bringing aid to Gaza "ridiculous" and labeled the voyage "a politically motivated provocation."