Greek embassy: Sailing to Gaza prohibited Friday

Following the unauthorized departure and interception of a US Gaza-bound ship, the Greek embassy in Israel released the following announcement on behalf of Greece's Ministry of Citizen Protection:

"Pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Citizen Protection Mr. C. Papoutsis, the departure of ships with Greek and foreign flags from Greek ports to the maritime area of Gaza has been prohibited today." 

"By orders of the Hellenic Coast Guard Head Quarters to all local Hellenic Coast Guard Authorities, all appropriate measures are taken for the implementation of the said decision," read the statement, which the embassy said was issued before Friday's incident at sea. (Ynet)