Within the framework of the operation it carried out today, the Israeli Navy intercepted the vessel “Dignite”, which is under French flag. The vessel in question had received permission from the Kastelorizo port authorities to sail for Alexandria, but while under way changed course and headed for Gaza.
Among those aboard is a Greek citizen who embarked against regulations, despite the warnings of the competent Greek authorities that he did not have the appropriate travel documents. It is to be noted that on 22 June the Foreign Ministry issued an announcement discouraging Greek citizens from participating in the endeavor in question.
The Foreign Ministry is in contact with the Israeli authorities and is monitoring the developments in the case. Israel has been asked to see to the safe and speedy repatriation of the Greek citizen.
July 19, 2011