Swedish flotilla sets sail to challenge Gaza blockade
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Published: OCTOBER 7, 2012 13:10
The Swedish flotilla Estelle sailed on Saturday from Naples in Italy towards the Gaza Strip as part of the "Freedom Flotilla" movement, Israel Radio reported.The ship intends to reach the shores of Gaza in two weeks.
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