JERUSALEM: Israeli naval forces on Monday stopped Gaza-bound vessel and took it to an Israeli port.
Israeli military said in a statement that they did not use force against the ship. “In accordance with international law, the Israeli Navy advised the vessel several times to change course,” it said in a statement.
“Following their refusal the Navy visited and searched the vessel in international waters in order to prevent their intended breach of the maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip. The forces have reported that use of force was unnecessary, and that the process was uneventful.” it added.
Sources said that the vessel was the Swedish-flagged Marianne of Gothenburg.
