Israel navy intercepts Gaza-bound French yacht

ASHDOD (Israel), July 19, 2011 (AFP) - Israel commandos on Tuesday boarded a French yacht heading for Gaza in defiance of its naval blockade, and escorted it to shore after what the military said was an uneventful takeover. An army spokesman confirmed the interception of the MV Dignite/Al Karama took place without violence and said that the crew and passengers were put on an Israeli naval vessel ...