A day after the Israeli navy stormed an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, Israel held hundreds of activists on Tuesday as news reports said fresh attempts to ferry supplies might be made.

The information comes as the U.N. Security Council prepares to vote on further economic sanctions.

At least nine died at sea, bringing global cries of excessive force. Israel defended its actions.

On this Memorial Day, U.S. service members in Baghdad gave a nod to more than just those in Iraq.