US steps ups pressure on Gaza flotilla activists
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The Obama administration on Friday stepped up pressure on American activists planning to challenge Israel's sea blockade of the Gaza Strip, warning activists they face action from Israeli authorities and may be violating US law.
Friday's warning said attempts to break the blockade are "irresponsible and provocative" and notes that Israel already has well-established means of delivering assistance to the Palestinian residents of Gaza. It also pointed out that the territory is run by the militant Hamas group, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization, and that Americans providing support to it are subject to fines and jail. (AP)
