A Libyan ship attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza was turned back without incident.
The ship, carrying an estimated 3,000 tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid, instead docked Monday at an Egyptian port. An Israeli navy boat approached the ship near the Gaza coast, the Israeli Foreign Ministry told reporters.
Monday’s attempt marked the first time a sovereign nation has attempted to break the blockade. Libya and Israel do not have diplomatic relations.
Three boatloads of activists have been allowed to land in Gaza since the summer despite the blockade of the strip controlled by the terror group Hamas.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
