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Israeli troops storm Gaza flotilla
Al Jazeera correspondent on board the lead ship reports on the attack.
Last Modified: 31 May 2010 15:49 GMT



Israeli forces have attacked aid ships attempting to break the blockade of Gaza, killing several people.

Commandos lowered themselves from helicopters and onto the Mavi Marmara - the lead ship in a flotilla of six vessels which are carrying humanitarian aid for the Palestinian territory.

Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal on board the Mavi Marmara sent this report before communications were cut.
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