Activists set sail from Turkey to break Israel's Gaza blockade
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians have begun sailing from Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
It's the latest attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
More than 50 vessels are scheduled to depart from Marmaris on Thursday in what organizers call the final leg of their journey to Gaza.
On April 30, Israeli forces intercepted a previous flotilla near Crete, initially detaining about 175 activists and transferring two to Israel for questioning.
The incident drew protests and condemnation from several countries.
The two were deported from Israel on Sunday.
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