The Gaza Freedom Flotilla of 6 ships carrying 700 international activists and 10,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid was attacked by Israel, killing at least 19 and injuring dozens. The attack was launched on early hours of 31^st morning and in international waters, 65 miles from Gaza coast. One of the ships in the convoy is named after 23 year old Rachel Corrie who was killed in West Bank while trying to stop Israeli bulldozers demolishing Palestinian homes.