Finland says Israel has warned the country it will take action against a boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists trying to break a naval blockade of Gaza.
The Foreign Ministry says Jerusalem sent a message last week, but did not say what action would be taken against the Finnish-flagged Estelle. Ministry spokesman Risto Piipponen said Finland urged restraint from Israel, because it was a non-military vessel with civilians on board.
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