Hamas & Iddo Moed

Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.

Iddo Moed: As the Israeli ambassador to Canada>>>, Iddo Moed>>> was summoned by Canada — Global Affairs Canada>>> to address the alleged abuse of Canadian activists.

Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.

Iddo Moed: Iddo Moed, the Israeli ambassador in Canada, was summoned by Canadian officials to address concerns about the mistreatment of flotilla activists.