Release: Israel threatens Estelle with force
Press release
2012-10-12
The SV Estelle today received a message from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, saying that being the flag state of Estelle they were informed by Israel of the following: ”in case SV Estelle seeks to break the blockade at sea on Gaza (20 nautical miles), Israel will intervene in the situation by using force. Should this take place, the safety of the people on board may be jeopardized.”
We urge Israel not to use force against a peacefully approaching vessel. The Estelle is a part of an international civil society action, sailing for human rights. Neither the boat nor the passengers constitutes any threat against anyone. Attacking the boat with force is a choice that Israel may and may not make. We hope that the people and the governments of the world will stand on the side of human rights and non-violence.
Ship to Gaza – Sweden
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Mattias Gardell +46703036666
Ann Ighe +46709740739
Victoria Strand +46727356564
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Mikael Löfgren +46707983643
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