02.07.2011                      30.Siwan, 5771                      Chukat

"Friedensflottille II":

Greek authorities ban flotilla ships, detain US boat

'Audacity of Hope' organizers say Greek authorities approach ship shortly after leaving port; boat brought back to Greek Coast Guard base.

The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection on Friday issued a statement saying that  the Minister, C. Papoutsis, decided to prohibit the departure of ships flying either Greek or foreign flags "to the maritime area" of Gaza.
"By orders of the Hellenic Coast Guard Head Quarters to all local Hellenic Coast Guard Authorities, all appropriate measures are taken for the implementation of the said decision,"| the statement said….