ISRAELI NAVY INTERCEPTS SHIP CARRYING WEAPONS BOUND FOR HAMAS IN GAZA
Aron Heller AP
JERUSALEM — Israel's defence minister says the cargo ship intercepted by the navy appeared to be carrying game-changing, sophisticated weaponry that Gaza militants do not currently possess.
Ehud Barak told reporters in Tel Aviv that Israel suspects the arms included “the beginnings of an advanced system” that could affect Israel's ability to act along Gaza's coast.
He did not elaborate, saying more details would be released after the ship reaches Israel later Tuesday.
Israel intercepted the ship overnight Tuesday in international waters on the Mediterranean. Officials say it was carrying arms sent by Iran to Gaza militants.
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