Flotilla now delayed until July 5 due to Greek government obstruction and Israeli sabotage

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From JTA
The flotilla, comprised of nine boats -- including one from the United States -- was to set have set sail this week from Greece, with the aim of bringing attention to Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.

Activists told media Friday that obstructions by the the Greek government and what the activists allege to be sabotage of two ships, from Ireland and Sweden, mean that the flotilla won't set sail until July 5 at the earliest.

The ships were to have marked the May 31 2010 raid of a similar flotilla by Israeli commandoes. Nine Turkish activists were killed in the subsequent melee, including a Turkish American. more

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