A fleet of 10 ships in Greece is preparing to head to Gaza.

The Israeli Security Council approved naval plans on June 27 to prevent an international aid convoy from entering the naval blockade zone in the Gaza Strip.

According to AFP, citing the Ynet news website, "The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have the right to decisively intercept the invading vessel but will avoid causing casualties." Meanwhile, according to Israeli public radio, ministers decided to reconsider their threat to punish foreign journalists involved in the convoy by banning them from entering Israel for up to 10 years.

An Israeli official confirmed that a closed-door meeting – the second session of a multi-day series – had taken place but did not provide details. On June 26, ministers at the meeting began hearing a briefing on the military's preparations for a convoy of 10 ships scheduled to leave Greece later this week. “Yesterday, the ministers decided not to allow the ships to anchor in the Gaza Strip, although they are permitted to unload at the Israeli port of Ashdod or the Egyptian port of El-Arish. If no weapons or ammunition are found, the cargo will be transported to Gaza intact,” the Israeli military radio reported.

Israel Hayom, a newspaper considered close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, quoted Navy Commander Eliezer Marom as telling ministers that his troops were better prepared than they were last May when a commando unit stormed the lead ship of the fleet, killing nine Turks.
Approximately 350 pro-Palestinian activists from 22 countries will join the “Freedom Flotilla II,” which will consist of 10 vessels. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and several other leaders have urged the convoy not to go to Gaza, while Washington has advised US citizens to avoid participating in efforts to break the blockade.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thoi-su-quoc-te/doi-tau-10-chiec-o-hy-lap-chuan-bi-den-gaza-2011062709466549.htm