Greeks Arrest U.S. Ship Captain
Greeks have arrested the captain of U.S. ship, "Audacity of Hope". John Klusmire, the captain of this ship was captured by the Greeks, a ship whose passengers and crew were to help lead a ship bound for Gaza. Jane Hirschmann, one of the members of the crew said that it was total intimidation that the Greeks were treating them like that.
The Audacity of Hope which had 36 passengers on board was stopped and people were captured by a Coast Guard vessel 10 minutes after it crossed Perama. Four passengers have been told to stay on board the ship but most passengers are staying the ship to show a united front against the Greeks.
The trip by this ship is meant to commemorate an incident in which Israeli troops boarded Mavi Marmara, a Turkish ship filled aid and 700 activists from various countries. This incident happened in May 2010. But the unfortunate turn of events led to the ship being held by the Greeks.