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2025-06-09 16:09:34 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 54D8EB152AAB242112A4DB0DE540DB32375E6CAD53B4CD425D8311C7FC641512
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Israel has already stated that the crew will be returned to their countries of origin. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/freedom-flotilla-coalition-says-alarm-sounded-its-gaza-bound-ship-2025-06-08/ Breaking a naval blockade is an act of war, according to international law, and a vessel attempting to do so becomes a legitimate military target. https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1429&context=ils
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