Greek main opposition questions government’s role in Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Greece’s main opposition party on Thursday questioned the government’s role in Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, Anadolu reports. Lawmaker Dimitris Mantzos, the head of the PASOK party’s foreign affairs committee, said the Wednesday incident “constitutes a serious new violation of the international law of the sea and freedom of navigation.” Urging the government to take a clear position, Mantsoz asked whether the government and relevant authorities, including the coast guard, were aware of Israel’s plans before the interception took place. He also asked whether the location of the incident – off the Greek island of Crete – was within Greek jurisdiction for search and rescue, under international law. Moreover, Mantsoz asked the government what actions it […]