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Israel Faces Civil Suit in U.S. Court over 2010 Gaza Flotilla Raid
(Washington Post) Spencer S. Hsu - Three Americans and a Belgian national filed suit Monday in U.S. federal court in Washington, seeking compensation for injuries suffered in the 2010 confrontation between Israeli commandos and activists attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. The plaintiffs were aboard the U.S.-flagged Challenger 1 and not the Turkish-flagged Mavi Marmara. Israel maintains a maritime blockade of Gaza as a security measure to counter militant attacks and smuggling, including activities by Hamas.