Three activists involved in the "aerial flotilla" to Ben-Gurion Airport have been arrested upon entry to Israel and are in the process of being deported. The activists were from France and Belgium.
Around five activists are believed to have managed to get past security and are in the country. The five are believed to have entered in recent days.
Police were deployed at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday in expectation of arrival of further pro-Palestinian activists.
May I suggest that all their luggage be lost in the rush? |
Perhaps lose the activists along with the luggage? | Israel deports five ahead of anticipated influx of pro-Palestinian activists.
Between 600 and 1,200 activists are expected to arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport on Thursday night and Friday, on flights from Moscow and New York, expected to attempt entry to Israel as counterpart to the Gaza flotilla. |