Israel tows Gaza aid ships to Ashdod after 10 activists killed in clashes with navy

IDF says 10 killed, 2 commandos wounded as troops tried to board; ships towed to Ashdod port. Avi Issacharoff & Anshel Pfeffer, Associated Press & Reuters, May 31, 2010 Israel Navy troops opened fire on pro-Palestinian activists aboard a six-ship flotilla carrying aid destined for the Gaza Strip before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, after the convoy ignored orders to turn back. The Navy later towed the ships to Ashdod port. The Israel Defense Forces said its troops were to forced to react after they came under fire from the activists while intercepting the convoy. ... Israel