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Close-Up Footage of Mavi Marmara Passengers Attacking IDF Soldiers (VIDEO)
Youtube ^ | May 31, 2010 | idfnadesk

Posted on 05/31/2010 3:54:16 PM PDT by blueyon

Video taken by IDF naval boat shows the passengers of the Mavi Marmara, one of the ships in the 'Free Gaza' Flotilla, violently attacking IDF soldiers who were trying to board the ship after having sent repeated requests for the boat to change course.

Large groups of passengers surrounded soldiers and beat them with metal poles and chairs, and threw one soldier over the side of the ship. Some passengers grabbed pistols from the IDF soldiers and opened fire. As a result of the attacks, seven IDF soldiers were injured, and nine of the passengers were killed.

The 'Free Gaza' Flotilla had publicly insisted on their non-violent intentions, however their violent attack on the IDF soldiers was clearly premeditated. They had knives, metal rods, firebombs and other items ready to use.


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To: ChiMark
Any resaon why the ID should give in?

I assume you mean IDF.

I never said they should.

I've stated that being outraged at the Turko-terrorist resistance to boarding is stupid.

Of COURSE they resisted. Why wouldn't they?

21 posted on 05/31/2010 4:25:15 PM PDT by humblegunner (Pablo is very wily)
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To: 23 Everest

Can you imagine having to use paint balls?

That’s how the U.N. emmasculated the good guys.
Meanwhile is allowed to use knives scissors etc.


22 posted on 05/31/2010 4:26:14 PM PDT by ChiMark
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To: Doe Eyes
"What was Obama's response?"
"They acted stupidly" - Heh. Actually it was more "regret loss of life ... waiting for details ..." almost an intelligent response - probably only because all the higher ups are on holiday ... ;-)
23 posted on 05/31/2010 4:27:00 PM PDT by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)
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To: All

God bless Israel...


24 posted on 05/31/2010 4:28:17 PM PDT by Maverick68
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To: humblegunner
You mean Turkey? I suppose it was predictable.
Turkey is a member of NATO.
25 posted on 05/31/2010 4:29:09 PM PDT by ChiMark
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To: blueyon

I am sure the Unpunished Nazis (UN) will make a stink about it....they are anti-Semitic....and their supporters from the Islamic Terrorist States, Liberal Globalists, and assorted other anti-Semites....will get appeasement from the UN


26 posted on 05/31/2010 4:32:44 PM PDT by UCFRoadWarrior (JD Hayworth for Senate ..... jdforsenate.com)
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To: Lurker
Personally I think the Israelis should have sunk them in the middle of the night as they were en route.

I agree with that. And, based on the situation with North Korea, I'm not sure that the international community would have raised a fuss. Although, come to think of it, the Israelis are Jews, so if they had sunk the boat, I guess the UN would probably have freaked out.

27 posted on 05/31/2010 4:33:52 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: ChiMark

It’s just like our rules of engagement. If they would let our soldiers go in break things and kill people these battles would be over very quickly and actually less people would be killed/injured. Just like Japan!


28 posted on 05/31/2010 4:36:37 PM PDT by 23 Everest (Stop the drama, Dump 0bama!)
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To: blueyon

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2505266/posts?page=494#494
Israeli Navy speaking to flotilla ship before boarding:

http://www.youtube.com/v/qKOmLP4yHb4&rel


29 posted on 05/31/2010 4:42:53 PM PDT by MestaMachine (De inimico non loquaris sed cogites- Don't wish ill for your enemy; plan it)
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To: Maverick68

AMEN


30 posted on 05/31/2010 4:43:22 PM PDT by Ladycalif ("If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one." Jesus)
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To: MestaMachine

thanks!


31 posted on 05/31/2010 4:53:38 PM PDT by blueyon (The U. S. Constitution - read it and weep)
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To: ChiMark
I agree. I just heard the claim that Israel commandos were firing into the crowded decks as they descended...of course, I was shocked by this report. Later I found out that they were armed only with paint guns, and real sidearms.

But still, even if they had been simply firing paint pellets, how were the people on the boats supposed to know that?

But wait a minute; now I am listening to Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal broadcasting on the deck of one of the lead ships, describing the descending commandos. Clike here to see the video. He never once mentions the fact that they were firing their weapons as they were being lowered onto the deck. How could he have possibly missed that?

Stay tuned.

32 posted on 05/31/2010 5:04:53 PM PDT by miller3 (China)
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To: humblegunner
***Welcome the boarders and offer hot chocolate?***

That would have been nice, but they must have marshmallows in my hot chocolate or I'd be angry.. :O)

33 posted on 05/31/2010 5:06:27 PM PDT by goat granny
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To: chris_bdba

OOOPPPPSSSS sung=sunk!


34 posted on 05/31/2010 5:42:37 PM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: blueyon

Thanks for posting!


35 posted on 06/01/2010 8:15:45 AM PDT by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")
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To: jimbo123

The first five ships offerred NO resistance.


36 posted on 06/01/2010 8:19:11 AM PDT by hennie pennie
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To: humblegunner

The first five ships offerred NO resistance to the IDF.


37 posted on 06/01/2010 8:20:03 AM PDT by hennie pennie
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To: jimbo123

“I just can’t believe the IDF forces were supposed to take over a boat filled with 600 rabid Jew-hating muzzies and muzzie sympathizers with paint ball guns as their primary weapon. Whose idea was that?”

Really! Somebody higher up in the IDF should be in trouble for misjudgement. Also, when they saw the troops going down the rope being over-powered, they should have radioed the helicopter to instruct the troops to start going down shooting.


38 posted on 06/01/2010 8:27:28 AM PDT by postoak
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To: humblegunner
... But outrage over the bad guys fighting back is stupid... What did you expect them to do?...

It is my understanding that the IDF had boarded all the other ships in the flotilla without incident. This was the last ship to be boarded.

39 posted on 06/01/2010 8:55:17 AM PDT by FReepaholic (The problem is they do not fear us.)
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To: blueyon

Experience is a great teacher. The Israeli’s will never again allow themselves to be put into this position. Not good news for the future ‘flotilla’ types.


40 posted on 06/01/2010 10:01:34 AM PDT by JPG (Mr. Gore, we have a warrant for your arrest...put your hands behind your back.)
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