The big news is that the Audacity Of Hope, the US boat to Gaza, left Athens, was intercepted by the Greek Coast Guard & forced back to a police dock in Athens.
The harbor master is saying he will arrest the captain of the ship Saturday, so the passengers are staying on board in solidarity.
The Audacity Of Hope earlier leaves port.
The Irish ship in port in Turkey had to drop out due to sabotage.
Then there is the below video. Supposedly from a GLBT activist, it claims flotilla activists refused to allow gay people join the flotilla because of pressure from Hamas. However, it turns out the man in the video is an Israeli actor named Omer Gershon. The story is explored more here, here, & here.
Al Jazeera focuses on the US members of the flotilla.
The Israeli Government had promised to stop the flotilla without physical contact.
Huwaida Arraf, a co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement & an organizer of the Freedom Flotilla 2, explains its' goals.
Gaza nears a medical crisis, health experts warn.
Israelis are asked to text for the release of Gilad Schalit, held by Hamas.
Hamas police are accused of torturing a drug suspect to death.
In Nabi Saleh, kids face off with the IDF with balloons, kites, & clowns.
An ancient ossuary (bone casket) is recovered from antiquities thieves.
Settlers slash the tires of a Palestinian's car near Susya.
Residents of Bilin celebrate the partial demolition of the Wall.
Another Demo takes place at Ni'lin.
Beit Ommar sees another demonstration.
From Breaking The Silence, an ex-soldier talks about how Palestinian schoolgirls were trained to enter his checkpoint.
Sheikh Raed Salah, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Israel, was arrested after entering Britain on a visa for a speaking tour.
Peace & justice activists say the FBI is targeting them for supporting Palestinian & Colombian groups.