Israel Impounds Lebanese Aid Boat

Mineral water that was found on a cargo boat that was intercepted by the Israel Navy force in Ashdod Port on Thursday, February 5, 2009. The Israel Navy force intercepted, boarded, and took control of the cargo boat named "Tali" which was bearing the flag of Togo and was illegally attempting to enter the Gaza Strip. Disregarding all warnings made, the cargo boat entered Gazan coastal waters. The actions of the boat crew raised suspicion, as it could threaten security concerns, or furthermore, the boat could be used for smuggling banned equipment (weaponry, etc.) in to or out of the Gaza Strip. There were no weapons found on board, only humanitarian aid. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.