A Libyan ship carrying humanitarian aid is heading toward Gaza in the latest attempt by international activists to challenge the Israeli naval blockade. Members of the Gaddafi Foundation say it is not looking for a confrontation with Israel.

Youssef Sawani, Gaddafi Foundation: “Gaza has been the world’s biggest, number one open prison, open jail. People in Gaza have been in jail for the last, you know, number of years. And everyone is witnessing that. So I think it’s high time that the international community delivers some humanitarian goods and help ease and finally lift the blockade as a step towards realizing proper peace in the Middle East.”

Israeli officials say the ship will not be allowed to reach shore.

Daniel Hershkowitz, Israeli Minister of Science: “Israel hasn’t changed its policy, and its policy is very clear: no ships we’ll allow to arrive at Gaza. So, if they want to transfer the humanitarian equipment there to the people in Gaza, they are welcome to do it through Ashdod.”