ISRAEL - Israeli authorities are preparing to deport 21 pro-Palestinian activists who were detained after their Gaza-bound boat, Handala, was intercepted in international waters late Saturday. The activists,

Israeli forces intercepted the Handala, a Gaza-bound ship carrying aid and activists, within 70 nautical miles of its intended destination on Saturday night.

Three foreign activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid ship seized by Israel have agreed to be deported to their home countries, an Israeli legal center said Sunday. Adalah center said Antonio Mazzeo of Italy, Gabrielle Cathala of France, and US activist Jacob Berger agreed to immediate deportation.