Israel warns activists against sailing to Gaza

Israel today issued a tough warning against activists – including Tony Blair’s sister-in-law – sailing toward the Gaza Strip with a delivery of humanitarian supplies, calling the mission an unacceptable provocation and saying all options were under consideration.

The two boats carrying members of a US-based activist group set sail from Cyprus early today in a bid to break Israel’s 14-month blockade of Gaza. The activists hope to reach Gaza’s shores tomorrow.