Lebanon arrests 40 Palestinians trying to sail to Turkey

Lebanese security forces detain 40 Palestinians as they tried to set sail from the coastal city of Tripoli for Turkey, Israel Radio reports.

The Palestinians, from a large refugee camp in the area, were aiming to reach Western Europe via Turkey. The owners of the boat are also arrested.

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