RAMALLAH, July 24 (JMCC) - The United Nations has criticized ongoing attempts to break
Israel's sea blockade of the
Gaza Strip.
UN spokesman Martin Nesirky made the statement at a press briefing amid reports that a flotilla of two vessels from Lebanon was planning to leave for Gaza on Friday or Saturday.
Our stated preference has been and remains that aid should be delivered by established routes, particularly at a sensitive time in indirect proximity (peace) talks between Palestinians and Israelis, said Nesirky.
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