From the Sydney Morning Herald
Three Australians who will be aboard a boat hoping to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza have called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to demand Israel not attack them.
Former NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale says the Australian government should exert its influence to ensure there is no repeat of last year's violence, when nine people died while trying to break the blockade...
..."We call upon the government of Australia to remind the government of Israel of its obligations under international law and to demand the immediate cessation of the blockade."
Ms Hale said it would be "deeply disturbing" if Australia stood by and did nothing.
Youth worker Michael Coleman said the passengers on board the boat would be acting "completely lawfully".
"We are committed to non-violence and will offer no active resistance should our boat ... be attacked," Mr Coleman said. more
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