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Explosion Hits Boat Intended to Break Israeli Blockade of Gaza

HeadlineApr 29, 2014

In Gaza City, a boat that activists intended to use to challenge the Israeli blockade has been hit by an explosion. Known as Gaza’s Ark, the boat had been refurbished with the goal of exporting Palestinian goods. But according to a press release, the boat’s night guard received a call warning of an attack. Minutes later, the boat exploded. In a statement, the group said they would continue efforts against the blockade. “You can sink a boat, but you can’t sink a movement,” they said.

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