"Israel" Vows More Attacks on Flotilla Aid Ships

"Israel" downplays international condemnations of its deadly raid against "Freedom Flotilla" vowing to prevent all aid ships from breaking the Gaza siege.

"We will not let any ship reach Gaza and supply what has become a terrorist base threatening the heart of "Israel"", AFP quoted "Israeli" Deputy War Minister Matan Vilnai as saying on Tuesday.

The remarks came in response to an announcement by organizers of Gaza Freedom Flotilla, saying they intended to send two more aid boats to Gaza, despite "Israel's" deadly naval assaults.

"Israel's" Army Radio reported that the MV Rachel Corrie, a converted merchant ship, would reach Gazan waters by Wednesday.

An unnamed "Israeli" marine lieutenant told the radio in an interview that he "expected an easy takeover of the ship", noting that the "Israeli" forces would be ready for the Rachel Corrie Ship, Reuters reported.