update The Rachel Corrie has been forcibly seized by the Israeli navy and is being towed to Ashdod. All on board are reported safe.
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# IDF denies they have boarded, but they are going to post 'their' video tape soon. Eyewitnesses can see the boat from the shore 12 minutes ago via web
# Eyewitnesses in Gaza say they can see the boat. 19 minutes ago via web
Greetings, it's late for us all and AllYal has suggested we start a continuation of News Happening Now: IDF "intercepts" Rachel Corrie--Conflicting Reports and I've stepped up to the plate.
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latest update: 1:57 AM PST
Update the Rachel Corrie has now rejected 4th request by IDF Navy to dock @ Ashdod Port, transfer aid by land. Ship not boarded.
latest update: 1:25 AM PST
So far, peace activists have refused to go to Ashdod. Israeli navy preparing to violently stop them if necessary. #Flotilla 31 minutes ago via web
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Israeli spokesperson said they hope not to be forced to use violence, but they will use all means to stop the RC. #Flotilla
half a minute ago via web
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BREAKING: #Israel navy gives Rachel Corrie last warning & threatens to board #flotilla #Gaza
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Rachel Corrie ship keeps moving towards #Gaza . She refuses to go to Ashdod #flotilla #Israel
Breaking and unsurprising headline news just out from Haaretz: IDF: Gaza-bound ship 'Rachel Corrie' ignores order to stop
OF COURSE! Rachel doesn't stop!
Let's pray for peace and a successful arrival in Gaza.
Army spokesman said Israel navy was gearing for the possibility of a forceful takeover of the Gaza aid ship if it fails to comply.
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