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Israel deports activists challenging Gaza blockade

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Israel has deported seven activists who tried to sail an aid ship to Gaza in defiance of Israel’s blockade.

They were among 11 campaigners and eight crew who signed deportation papers on Saturday, after troops boarded their ship the Rachel Corrie.

On Monday, Israeli forces killed nine activists in clashes as they tried to break the blockade.

Post-mortems in Turkey said 30 bullets had been found in their bodies – one activist had four in the head.

The examinations were carried out in Turkey because eight of those killed were Turkish, and the ninth had joint US-Turkish nationality.

Full story: BBC News – Israel deports activists challenging Gaza blockade