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Abu Marzouk talks to Ikhwanweb about Israeli military massacre at sea

Hamas' deputy politburo member Mousa Abu Marzouk has described Monday's pre-dawn massacre on the Freedom Flotilla which was bound for Gaza carrying relief an act of piracy.

Ireland asks Israel not to intercept aid ship Rachel Corrie

The Irish government has asked the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) not to intercept the Irish ship "Rachel Corrie" while en route to Gaza Strip with badly needed medical and relief

Erdogan affirms continued support for Gaza in telephone contact with Haneyya

Turkish premier Recep Erdogan has affirmed his country's continued support for the Palestinian people and government in Gaza Strip "regardless of the price".

Update on Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Boats

The UN Security Council Calls for Impartial, Credible Investigation of Israeli Boat Raid. The raid in international waters, on the aid convoy headed to Gaza left at least 16 civilians

Egypt temporarily opens Rafah crossing

Authorities in Egypt announced that the border crossing on the Egyptian side has decided to indefinitely open the Rafah crossing as of Tuesday.

Israel threatens Irish vessel with similar fate to that of Freedom Flotilla

Israeli military sources threatened that the Irish cargo ship called Rachel Corrie would be attacked if it continued its sail to the Gaza Strip.

Abu Zuhri: UNSC resolution incomplete

Dr. Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesman, has described the UN Security Council resolution regarding the Israeli attack on the Freedom Flotilla as incomplete and does not solve the problem.

Turkey withdraws ambassador to Israel over deaths

Turkey withdrew its ambassador to Israel and canceled three joint military drills on Monday after Israeli commandos killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens aboard a Palestinian aid convoy

Six Palestinians killed in tunnel blast

Six Palestinian citizens were killed on Saturday when a gas cylinder exploded in one of the tunnels dug under the Egyptian-Palestinian borders in Rafah area, south of the Gaza Strip,

Greek minister hails Gaza people steadfastness, 15 European MPs visit Gaza

The Greek minister of national economy has expressed admiration at the legendary steadfastness of the Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip during a meeting with visiting mayor of Khan Younis