Anti-Israel Flotilla Farce: Terrorists masked as "activists" attack IDF soldiers

May 31, 2010 — Early this morning, IDF Naval Forces boarded six ships attempting to break the maritime closure of the Gaza Strip. This happened after numerous warnings from Israel and the Israeli Navy that were issued prior to the action. The Israel Navy requested the ships to redirect toward Ashdod where they would be able to unload their aid supplies which would then be transferred over land after undergoing security inspections.

During the boarding of the ships, the demonstrators onboard attacked the IDF Naval personnel with live fire and light weaponry including knives and clubs. Additionally one of the weapons used was grabbed from an IDF soldier. The demonstrators had clearly prepared their weapons in advance for this specific purpose.

As a result of this life-threatening and violent activity, naval forces employed riot dispersal means, as well as live fire.

According to initial reports, these events resulted in the deaths of nine demonstrators and seven naval personnel were injured, some from gunfire and some from various other weapons. Two of the soldiers are moderately wounded and the remainder sustained light injuries. All of the injured, Israelis and foreigners have been evacuated by helicopter to hospitals in Israel.
Reports from IDF forces on the scene are that it seems as if part of the participants onboard the ships were planning to lynch the forces.

The interception of the flotilla followed numerous warnings given to the organizers of the flotilla before leaving their ports as well as while sailing towards the Gaza Strip. In these warnings, it was made clear to the organizers that they could dock in the Ashdod sea port and unload the equipment they are carrying in order to deliver it to the Gaza Strip in an orderly manner, following the appropriate security checks. Upon expressing their unwillingness to cooperate and arrive at the port, it was decided to board the ships and lead them to Ashdod.

IDF naval personnel encountered severe violence, including use of weaponry prepared in advance in order to attack and to harm them. The forces operated in adherence with operational commands and took all necessary actions in order to avoid violence, but to no avail.

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[WhoisJacqueFresco]

The world needs to see this video more importantly.

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[Craig805]

The world needs to see this video and the recently released video from cameras on the ship. They show these 9 stooges (America only had 3) preparing to attack with metal poles, slingshots and other weapons. Three of those killed told family members in Tirkey they desired to become "martyrs"..... their wishes came true...

[bradls001]

@olebaj

You can't judge a person from his religion.

If you study religions you will know that no religion orders the believers to kill innocent people.

Only crazy people kill innocent people.

[olebaj]

@bradls001 and of course dozens of islamic terrorists. You know one bad apple can ruin a bunch

[olebaj]

@bradls001 These notable personalities do not know the hidden agenda of the muzzies who as usual were carrying weapons befitting their religion.

[olebaj]

Every muzzie on the flotilla was is a terrorist. don't mess with israel you are inviting death. Why should there be weapons on board.

[WhoisJacqueFresco]

@bradls001 Yes this is bad. Real bad. A lot of wealthy Israelis have left israel over the last 2 years. I think they are going to start a war that will wipe Iran and Israel off the map.

[bradls001]

PEOPLE No weapons were on ships

It was inspected by their own countries

Haven't heard of video editing , a poor quality video editing in this case

[WhoisJacqueFresco]

@bradls001 Hmmm I can see you point if they were shooting first, but why bring stun grenades, fire bombs, and weapons if they didn't expect some shit to go down?

[bradls001]

@WhoisJacqueFresco No they were not prepared , they were afraid for their life because Israel began shooting at them before hijacking the ships.