An Iranian freighter set sail for Gaza on Sunday with a crew of about 16. The cargo is claimed to be humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza. In addition, another Gaza-bound ship is expected to sail from Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces regard this ship as a greater threat, given the short distance separating Lebanon and Gaza. Both vessels intend to run the blockade.
The Israeli government voted to establish an independent public committee with foreign oversight looking into the raid against the Gaza-bound flotilla that left nine demonstraters dead. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is moving forward with plans to form an internationally sanctioned investigative forum to probe the deadly events.
The UN has called on Israel to lift its blockade. This is an incredibly dangerous situation that could have profound consequences. The world can only wait and watch as this drama unfolds.