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Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4882716,00.html
Israeli Navy Destroys Gaza-Bound Weapons Ship
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - A Palestinian weapons-smuggling boat disguised as a fishing vessel was intercepted by IDF forces off the coast of Gaza. "We observed the boat approaching from afar and using special sensors...identified it as a suspicious vessel," said Maj. Maor. After firing at the vessel, "secondary explosions completely destroyed the ship." The incident was the third of its kind in the last year and a half. "The Egyptians have destroyed most of the smuggling tunnels between Rafah and Egypt and, as a result, Hamas is being forced to use maritime smuggling routes more," said Maj. Maor, who added that the IDF's "relationship with Egyptian forces is very good and cordial."