. >> the former congresswoman and cindy mccain and members of the free gaza movement were intercepted when they were on and humanitarian mission over there. what is the next up there? will they be deported? >> on that last question, i do not know the answer. i will have to refer you to the government of israel. if we can confirm that the israeli army did it address -- arrest those on board, this is known as spirit. we cannot comment on any individuals or the number of individual american citizens on board because of the privacy act concern. our embassy has been in touch with the israeli authorities. we have been told that the boat was stopped in is really waters. we were -- it was escorted to an israeli court. the passengers are safe and accounted for. we are seeking counselor access to the american citizens on board. we do not take any position regarding the free gaza movement or those messages. >> [unintelligible] >> we issued a statement -- >> [unintelligible] >> i think i will let the statement stand for itself. >> [unintelligible] >> i think you are aware of secretary gates visit