The Israeli navy is stopping suspected vessels at sea and questioning their passengers and crews.
Three Palestinians said to have admitted to membership in Al Fatah were seized Friday off a yacht bound from Cyprus to Sidon in southern Lebanon, it was reported here Sunday. Fatah is the fighting arm of the Palestine Liberation Organization headed by Yasir Arafat.
The yacht was allowed to continue its voy-age after the others on board were interrogated.
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