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Free movement is denied. Imports and exports of goods are restricted. Essential food, fuel, medical supplies and construction materials are affected.
Virtually all essentials are in short supply. Redeveloping Gaza is prevented. Unemployment and poverty are severe. Without aid, survival is at issue. With it, humanitarian crisis conditions exist.
Estelle's cargo was humanitarian. It's mission was to breach Israel's illegal blockade. It succeeded in attracting world attention. Rogue state Israel again made headlines. Scoundrel media coverage was scant. Reports downplayed and/or misreported what happened.
An unnamed participant on board said Estelle had "come under attack". Victoria Strand , Stockholm-based Ship to Gaza spokeswoman, told AFP:
"The Estelle is now under attack. I have just had a message from them by phone. Some time ago, they said that they had military ships following them."Attorney Gaby Lasky told AFP:
Israeli commandos "used shocker devices to the extent of what we call 'electro torture' on some of the activists."
As expected, Israeli army spokeswoman, Avital Leibovich lied saying, "No force was used when taking over the ship."
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