Israeli Navy takes Dignite/Al Karama in international waters – CALL TO ACTION

Israeli Navy takes Dignite/Al Karama in international waters – CALL TO ACTION
by US Boat to Gaza
Tuesday Jul 19th, 2011 11:20 AM

Earlier today, the Israeli navy took control of the one boat from Freedom Flotilla II that had made it into international waters on their way to Gaza. The French-flagged boat – Dignite/Al Karama – carried 16 people from France, Canada, Greece, Sweden and Tunisia. They were stopped about 40 miles away from Gaza [in international waters] and after several hours the Israelis took control of the boat, bringing it to the Israeli port of Ashdod.

There are no reports of any injuries and we have heard the passengers were being arrested. We do not yet know how long they will be detained or what will happen to the boat.

We urge you to contact the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC to call for the immediate release of these people. And – most importantly – we must call on the Israeli government to end the siege and blockade of Gaza, and to treat the people of Palestine in compliance with international law!

Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC
telephone: 202-364-5500

fax: 202-364-5423

A list of the Israeli consulate offices around the U.S. will be posted our website later today. Please call any of those numbers as well. …source