This May 22, 2010 photograph provided by the Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement shows one of the human rights group's ships, the Mavi Marmara, as it setssail from Turkey carrying aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Free Gaza Movement)

This May 22, 2010 photograph provided by the Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement shows one of the human rights group's ships, the Mavi Marmara, as it setssail from Turkey carrying aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Free Gaza Movement)

This May 22, 2010 photograph provided by the Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement shows one of the human rights group's ships, the Mavi Marmara, as it setssail from Turkey carrying aid and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Free Gaza Movement)

Pro-Palestinian activists waving Turkish and Palestinian flags gather at the Sarayburnu port to send off Mavi Marmara cruise ship in Istanbul May 22, 2010. Turkish cruise ship Mavi Marmara, sponsored by Turkey's Islamic and pro-Palestinian rights group, The Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief (IHH), left from Istanbul to Mediterranean sea to join an international flotilla aiming to break Gaza blockade expected to sail at the end of May. REUTERS/Emrah Dalkaya

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police ride boats during a display of their preparations for the arrival of the small flotilla carrying donatedsupplies that organizers say will arrive early next week, at the port in Gaza City, Wednesday, May, 26, 2010. Eight ships carrying 10,000 tons of donated supplies and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on Tuesday were making their way toward blockaded Gaza - and a likely weekend showdown with the Israeli navy. The small flotilla carrying cement, prefab homes and other goods marks the most ambitious attempt yet to break the border blockade of Gaza, imposed by Israel and Egypt after the Islamic militant Hamas violently seized the territory in 2007. Israel warned that it would not let the vessels reach Gaza, and has reportedly set up a detention center for the activists in the southern Israeli port of Ashdod. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Palestinian Hamas police cadets march during their graduation ceremony in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, Thursday, May 27, 2010. Israel on Thursdayset up three massive white tents at its main southern seaport to hold hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who hope to breach Israel's 3-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip.The activists are headed toward Gaza's waters on board a flotilla carrying 10,000 tons of supplies. Israel says it won't let the eight boats reach Gaza's shores, and that it will deport or imprison the activists aboard. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Palestinian Hamas police cadets march during their graduation ceremony in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, Thursday, May 27, 2010. Israel on Thursdayset up three massive white tents at its main southern seaport to hold hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who hope to breach Israel's 3-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip. The activists are headed toward Gaza's waters on board a flotilla carrying 10,000 tons of supplies. Israel says it won't let the eight boats reach Gaza's shores, and that it will deport or imprison the activists aboard. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Hamas security officers check the shoreline during a drill in preparation for the arrival of aid ships. UN officials called for restraint as pro-Palestinianactivists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Hamas divers take part in a drill in preparation for the arrival of an aid flotilla at the port in Gaza City. UN officials called for restraint as pro-Palestinianactivists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/Mahmud Hams

Israeli officers stand outside a tent set up in preparation for the arrival of peace activists aboard an aid flotilla. UN officials called for restraintas pro-Palestinian activists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/David Buimovitch)

Palestinian boys look at Hamas naval police as they prepare to receive a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police and civilian defense officers ride a boat at Gaza port during a display of their preparations ahead of theexpected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the country is prepared to stop a flotilla of the pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

A Palestinian Hamas police officer is seen in the port of Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the countryis prepared to stop a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian fishermen prepare their boat ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the GazaStrip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the country is prepared to stop a flotilla of the pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

A Hamas naval in a boat prepares to receive a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinianactivist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinians in a boat prepare to receive a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinianactivist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA)

Palestinian boys look at Hamas naval police as they prepare to receive a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinian sympathizers demonstrate on a boat on the river Seine in Paris, denouncing the Gaza Strip embargo. An aid flotilla due to sail for Gaza indefiance of an Israeli embargo will be delayed by a day until Saturday, organisers said. (AFP/Joel Saget)

In this image taken from the Free Gaza Movement website, one of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla" is seen heading for theshores off the Palestinian Gaza Strip. An aid flotilla due to sail for Gaza in defiance of an Israeli embargo will be delayed by a day until Saturday, organisers said. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement)

Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate a day before the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists carrying 10,000 tons ofsupplies into the Gaza Strip, in Paris, Friday May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats to reach Gaza shores but the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. Banner reads:'No to the Gaza embargo'. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police and civilian defense officers ride a boat at Gaza port during a display of their preparations ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the country is prepared to stop a flotilla of the pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana

Palestinian workers hang Turkish and Palestinian flags at Gaza port a day before the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activiststrying to break a 3-year blockade of the Gaza Strip, at Gaza City, Friday May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats, expected to arrive Saturday, into Gaza, but that the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian fishermen walk near boats ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the GazaStrip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats, expected to arrive Saturday, into Gaza, but that the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian fishermen prepare their boat ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the GazaStrip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats, expected to arrive Saturday, into Gaza, but that the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

A Turkish flag waves at Gaza port a day before the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the GazaStrip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats to reach Gaza shores but the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Hamas divers take part in a drill in preparation for the arrival of an aid flotilla at the port in Gaza City. UN officials called for restraint as pro-Palestinianactivists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/Mahmud Hams

Israeli officers stand outside a tent set up in preparation for the arrival of peace activists aboard an aid flotilla. UN officials called for restraintas pro-Palestinian activists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/David Buimovitch)

Hamas security officers check the shoreline during a drill in preparation for the arrival of aid ships. UN officials called for restraint as pro-Palestinianactivists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Palestinian workers hang Turkish and Palestinian flags at Gaza port a day before the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activiststrying to break a 3-year blockade of the Gaza Strip, at Gaza City, Friday May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats, expected to arrive Saturday, into Gaza, but that the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. (AP Photo/Adel Hana

A Palestinian Hamas police officer is seen in the port of Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the countryis prepared to stop a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian fishermen prepare their boat ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the GazaStrip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the country is prepared to stop a flotilla of the pro-Palestinian activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

A Hamas naval in a boat prepares to receive a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinianactivist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinian Hamas marine police patrol off the coast of Gaza City on May 29, 2010 in preparation for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla". Five ships carrying hundreds of activists set off on the last leg of a mission to deliver tonnes of aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip early on Sunday, a legal adviser to the Free Gaza Movement told AFP. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

People wait on board the US flagged Challenger 1 at the port of Famagusta in Turkish-held north Cyprus on May 29, 2010. The boat will join the flotillaattempting to break Israel's Gaza blockade. Challenger 1 will apparently be carrying members of parliament from European countries as it sails in a flotilla of cargo and passenger boats to Gaza with 10,000 tonnes of aid. (AFP/Birol Bebek)

Palestinian Hamas naval policemen patrol off the coast of Gaza City in preparation for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of pro-Palestinianactivists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean were poised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Palestinian Hamas policemen patrol off the coast of Gaza City in preparation for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of pro-Palestinianactivists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean were poised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

One of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean werepoised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement/File

Gaza Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh gives a speech ahead of the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying tosail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Saturday, May 29, 2010. Ships carrying 10,000 tons of aid supplies for blockaded Gaza are being held up near Cyprus as organizers try to get more than two dozen high-profile activists on board. The would-be passengers, including 17 European legislators and a Holocaust survivor, were expected to join the ships from Cyprus. Organizer Greta Berlin said Saturday the Cypriot government is not allowing smaller boats to carry the group to the flotilla waiting in international waters. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police and civilian defense officers ride a boat at Gaza port during a display of their preparations ahead of theexpected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Saturday, May 29, 2010. Ships carrying 10,000 tons of aid supplies for blockaded Gaza are being held up near Cyprus as organizers try to get more than two dozen high-profile activists on board. The would-be passengers, including 17 European legislators and a Holocaust survivor, were expected to join the ships from Cyprus. Organizer Greta Berlin said Saturday the Cypriot government is not allowing smaller boats to carry the group to the flotilla waiting in international waters. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police and civilian defense officers ride a boat at Gaza port during a display of their preparations ahead of theexpected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists trying to sail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Saturday, May 29, 2010. Ships carrying 10,000 tons of aid supplies for blockaded Gaza are being held up near Cyprus as organizers try to get more than two dozen high-profile activists on board. The would-be passengers, including 17 European legislators and a Holocaust survivor, were expected to join the ships from Cyprus. Organizer Greta Berlin said Saturday the Cypriot government is not allowing smaller boats to carry the group to the flotilla waiting in international waters. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

One of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla". An aid flotilla bound for Gaza in defiance of an Israeli embargo is poised toset sail after a delay caused by technical snags and fears Israel might seize one of the ships, organisers have said. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement/Ho/File)

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh waves as he rides a boat during the opening of the Gaza Seaport in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom FlotillaMay 29, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh waves as he rides a boat during the opening of Gaza Seaport in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla May29, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA Photo Tools

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh delivers a speech during the opening of the Gaza Seaport in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla May29, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem Photo Tools

Hamas naval police ride a boat during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

A Hamas naval policeman extinguishes a burning boat during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29,2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Hamas naval police ride a boat during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Hamas naval police ride boats during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Hamas naval police ride boats during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29, 2010. The flotilla,organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Hamas naval police ride boats during an exercise in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla at the Gaza Seaport May 29, 2010. The flotilla, organised by a pro-Palestinian activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

People wait on board the US flagged Challenger 1 at the port of Famagusta in Turkish-held north Cyprus on May 29, which is part of the flotilla attemptingto break Israel's Gaza blockade. Israel has called the convoy a media stunt, insisting the humanitarian situation is stable in Gaza despite reports to the contrary from aid agencies (AFP/File/Birol Bebek)

Turkish and International activists, wearing life jackets, pose onboard the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara as they sail in the international waters of the MediterraneanSea as part of a humanitarian convoy May 30, 2010. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 pro-Palestinian activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. Picture taken May 30, 2010. REUTERS/IHH/Handout

Turkish and International activists, wearing life jackets, hold a news conference onboard the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara as they sail in the internationalwaters of the Mediterranean Sea as part of a humanitarian convoy May 30, 2010. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 pro-Palestinian activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. Picture taken May 30, 2010. REUTERS/IHH/Handout

In this photo released by the pro-Islamic Turkish aid organization IHH, Turkish and international activists speak to a television reporter shortly beforeIsraeli warships allegedly attacked several ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid bound for Gaza, according to TV reports, in international waters in the Mediterranean, late Sunday, May 30, 2010. The Israeli military denied that its forces attacked the boats but said they would enforce the decision to keep them away from Gaza. (AP Photo/IHH)

Fishing boats in the port of Gaza City on May 30, 2010 as the impoverished territory prepared for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla" in defianceof an Israeli embargo. At least 10 people were killed as Israeli forces stormed a boat carrying pro-Palestinian activisists bound for Gaza, Israeli private channel 10 television reported on Monday. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Flags flutter at the port of Gaza City on May 30, 2010 as the impoverished territory awaited the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla" in defianceof an Israeli embargo. Several people were wounded as Israeli commandos stormed at least one ship loaded with pro-Palestinian activists bound for Gaza, Hamas-run TV reported, showing pictures of the wounded. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Palestinian boys stare through a fence in Gaza port, as they await a flotilla of aid ships which leaves today for the blockaded territory, in Gaza city,Sunday, May 30, 2010. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on seven ships were to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday from international waters close to Cyprus, edging closer to an expected naval showdown as Israeli officials warned they would halt the flotilla from reaching the blockaded territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Palestinian flags wave in Gaza port, foreground, and Palestinians ride a boat in Gaza waters, a day before a flotilla of aid ships is expected to try andsail into the blockaded territory, in Gaza city, Sunday, May 30, 2010. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on seven ships prepared to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday from international waters close to Cyprus, edging closer to an expected naval showdown as Israeli officials warned they would halt the flotilla from reaching the blockaded territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Palestinians ride boats in Gaza waters and an Israeli navy vessel patrols, background, as a flotilla of aid ships leaves for the blockaded territory, inGaza city, Sunday, May 30, 2010. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on seven ships were to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday from international waters close to Cyprus, edging closer to an expected naval showdown as Israeli officials warned they would halt the flotilla from reaching the blockaded territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Hamas security officers patrol the Gaza waters a day before a flotilla of aid ships is expected to try and sail into the blockaded territory, in Gaza city,Sunday, May 30, 2010. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on seven ships were to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday from international waters close to Cyprus, edging closer to an expected naval showdown as Israeli officials warned they would halt the flotilla from reaching the blockaded territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Palestinians ride boats and wave flags of various countries, in Gaza port, a day before a flotilla of aid ships is expected to try to sail into the blockadedterritory, in Gaza city, Sunday, May 30, 2010. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on seven ships were to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday from international waters close to Cyprus, edging closer to an expected naval showdown as Israeli officials warned they would halt the flotilla from reaching the blockaded territory. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)