The Jerusalem Post reports the outfit in Turkey - the IHH - which sent a previous aid ship to Gaza, plans to send an additional "flotilla" with Turkish Navy protection. Israeli commandos boarded the original ship and, in a firefight with attackers, killed 9.
At this point we only have IHH's word for the naval escort. If confirmed by the Turkish government, the question arises: "Is Turkey prepared to go to war with Israel over blockade of aid to Gaza?"
History suggests the answer is "no." However, in the run up to August elections, Prime Minister Erdogan may wish to polish his Islamic bonafides, energizing his base. The election complicates his decision.
