• Published 13:37 05.08.10
  • Latest update 13:37 05.08.10

Israel releases Gaza aid flotilla ships to Turkey

Turkish towing ships to arrive in Israel on Thursday and receive 3 vessels along with the personal equipment that was aboard them.

By Haaretz Service and News Agencies

Israel has released three Turkish protest ships raided by Israel in May as they attempted to break a naval blckade on the Gaza Strip.

The Mavi Marmara, the scene of a blooday confrontation between pro-Palestinian activists and Israel commandos that left nine Turkish citizens dead, left the port of Haifa on Thursday afternoon.

The Mavi Marmara leaves Haifa for Turkey, August 5, 2010

The Mavi Marmara leaves Haifa for Turkey, August 5, 2010

Photo by: AP

The bloodshed provoked an international outcry and this week, Israel agreed to an international investigation.

Israel's Defense Ministry says Turkish ships arrived to escort the vessels back.

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