Israel cites counterterrorism law to seize flotilla assets amid Gaza mission
TL;DR
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law authorizes seizure of ships and property tied to Hamas or other serious terror offenses to thwart their activities as the Global Sumud Flotilla sails toward Gaza; he notes sanctions on its fundraising, argues the voyage violates UN Resolution 2803 and undermines regional stability, and mentions U.S. involvement in the sanctions and activists aboard the flotilla.
- Katz discusses property seizure law amid renewed Gaza flotilla The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Begins Intercepting Gaza Aid Ships Far From Shores, Army Radio Says U.S. News & World Report
- Katz says he has imposed ‘sanctions’ on Gaza-bound activist flotilla’s fundraisers The Times of Israel
- Israel prepares to stop 100-boat Gaza flotilla before it reaches shore ynetnews
- Gaza-bound flotilla grows as activists aim to 'challenge Israel's blockade' Haaretz
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