Unconfirmed how many have been killed but Israeli radio puts the figure at up to 16. This attack took place in international waters and is an outrage. The flotilla contained pro-Palestinian activists and several European legislators. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtyCHfXlP2M"]YouTube- Israel attacks Gaza aid flotilla Over 16 activists killed[/ame] Israeli troops storm Gaza flotilla - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet - Middle East - Al Jazeera English This article is a little more detailed.
This is pretty despicable however you play it. They just wanted to deliver humanitarian aid; something desperately needed in the Gaza strip (the UN says Israel only lets a 1/4 of what is required through the blockade). How are they even allowed to do this in international waters? Obviously the intent to land was there, but they hadn't even entered their territorial waters yet. It saddens me that I can't see this remaining in the news for long though. The Israelis seem to be able to brush civilian deaths under the mat pretty easily these days.
Why not? The Palestinian apologists dismiss mass deaths caused by their suicide bombs and rocket artillery all the time.
Do you think they were justified in sending commandos on to ships full of peace activists ? Do you think it was acceptable to slaughter what now seems to be 19 activists ? There is no excuse for this behaviour from Israel Dronetek. The ships were in international waters not Israeli waters.
Yes, probably. I don't see why Israel would send an operation of special forces to a "peaceful" boat with no ill intentions. As you can see, it doesn't do Israel a bit of good. However, it does help the terrorist apologists and jew haters. My guess is that this boat instigated an incident specifically so they could get it on camera. All the networks are reporting weapons on the boat, so we're clearly not getting the whole story yet. Thats how this sort of things works though. By the time the truth does come out, it wont matter because the damage will have been done. Its like the "drive by media" and the lies they spew for weeks, then spend 30 second retracting. No, killing unarmed innocent people is a bad thing. That isn't what happened here though. Commandos dont storm a boat for no reason, just to kill innocent people. An unmanned drone or torpedo could have done that a lot easier. Well, there is no excuse to bombard Israel with rocket artillery, yet you and so many other make excuses for that. There was no excuse for the actions of Che and Castro either, yet you idolize them. By the way, the boat was getting ready to ignore a military blockade. So, being in international waters (if true) is no excuse. They clearly had intentions to instigate a conflict.
Was just watching this on the news. I too think it's pretty despicable no matter which way you look at it. They weren't launching an attack on Israel, they weren't shooting guns, they even put up a white flag apparently. It's a vulgar display of power () that is completely unjustified considering it's a humanitarian aid flotilla in fucking international waters... Outta stir the pot up, that's for sure.
It's too early to call. But Israel have declared Gaza is under blockade, have been since 2007 when the terrorists of Hamas gained power there. Prior to boarding the boats in the flotilla, the IDF fleet urged the flotilla to report to an Israeli harbour. Weeks beforehand, Israel have said that any blockade-running will be intercepted, so this action should not come as a surprise. Those organizing the flotilla knew the risk, and did not make anything better for themselves by resisting the boarding using various weapons. You don't attack special-ops soldiers, and expect them to just take it. What Israel fear, is that the "freedom flotilla" is actually running guns and other military equiptment under the guise of humanitarian aid. Now the flotilla is under Israeli control, will soon enter an Israeli harbour, and the ships thouroughly searched. Any actual humanitarian aid, will be handed over to recognized relief organizations allowed to operate in Gaza, whilst restricted materiell will be held back or simply confiscated. In the following days we will get to know more.
LOL... What has Che and Comrade Castro got to do with this ? Are you drawing a comparison between them and Israel ?
No, I'm questioning your credibility as an outraged Israel hater. Have you ever heard the saying, "consider the source"?
MSM style? You're the one idolizing racist mass murdering dictators. I fail to see what that has to do with the MSM.
It seems Israel has no tact, but then again, their government seems to willingly provide this fodder for their enemies. Probably because the sooner a crisis large enough arises the sooner Israel can enact their final solution and end the Palestinian problem once and for all.
I fail to see what my avatar has to do with what i write here. What does yours say about you ? I do not recognize the picture but i have a feeling he is a blood thirsty Rambo style character from somewhere ?
These Israeli State terrorists have also murdered two Australians... We may be a little country way out here in the Southern Hemisphere, but this has dashed their credibility over here. We have a great relationship with Australian Jewry, generally speaking city to city, this act will mortify and deeply disgrace many of our community in the 'burbs of Oz...
Australians on aid flotilla are safe If this shitty site is to be trusted, they're actually not dead. Just because Australians haven't died doesn't make it any less of a dick move on Israels part though
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU12KW-XyZE]YouTube - Demonstrators Use Violence Against Israeli Navy Soldiers Attempting to Board Ship[/ame]
What is the source of this video ? Where did it come from ? If it turns out to be as you suggested in that these people attacked the terrorist commandos that were invading their ship in INTERNATIONAL waters this still does not justify the slaughter..