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Katz discusses property seizure law amid renewed Gaza flotilla | The Jerusalem Post
- Defense Minister Katz said Section 56(b) authorizes seizing property linked to terrorist activity to thwart its operations.
- Katz warned the flotilla’s fundraising campaign is sanctioned for being directly organized by Hamas, under humanitarian pretenses.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 60 vessels, sailed from Sicily toward Gaza this week.
- Katz said the flotilla violates UN Resolution 2803 by bypassing official aid channels.
- The Defense Ministry described sanctions as part of a broader economic campaign against Hamas and attempts to destabilize Gaza.
- Katz linked the flotilla to broader regional stability efforts and Western cooperation on Gaza aid routes.
- Defense Ministry noted U.S. involvement in the sanctions against the flotilla.
- Katz reiterated that the sanctions target fundraising linked to Hamas and associated groups.
- The flotilla case involves assets associated with, or used for, terrorist activities as per Israeli law.
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