Israeli Navy Boards Two Gaza Flotilla Ships
- Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:54am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Palestinian children wave national flags during a rally to show their support for a two boat flotilla attempt to reach the Gaza Strip, in the port of Gaza City Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. (Photo: AP)
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s navy boarded two protest boats trying to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip on Friday and towed them to an Israeli port just north of the Palestinian territory, officials said.
The military said forces boarded the boats after repeated calls for them to turn around were ignored. The boarding was done peacefully and nobody was hurt, the military said.
It was the latest attempt by pro-Palestinian activists heading for Gaza by boat to draw attention to a 5-year-old blockade of the impoverished coastal strip that critics say amounts to collective punishment of its residents. Israel says its naval blockade is vital in preventing weapons from reaching violent groups like Hamas, the Iranian-backed militant group that rules the Gaza Strip.
Once the vessels reach the port of Ashdod, the activists will be questioned by police and immigration officials and then sent back to their home countries as soon as possible, said Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.
There were 27 activists from nine different countries including the U.S. and Ireland aboard the boats.
In Gaza, activist Amjad Shawwa, called for the release of the activists, who he said “were on a civil trip to Gaza to help the Palestinians.”
Israel sees the attempts to break the sea blockade as provocations and publicity stunts. It says the amount of aid in the small boats used by activists is insignificant, as Israel transfers aid to Gaza daily.
Shawwa said he had spoken with activists onboard the boats about an hour before they were boarded, when they were surrounded by Israeli naval vessels. But contact was later severed when the activists’ satellite phones stopped working. It was not clear if Israel was jamming them.
The Israeli military issued a short video clip showing a naval official calling on the ships to turn around. “The Gaza area and coastal region are closed to maritime traffic as part of a blockade imposed for security purposes,” the unidentified officer said.
“Your attempt to enter the Gaza Strip by sea is a violation of international law. We remind you that humanitarian supplies can be delivered to the Gaza Strip by land, and you are welcome to enter Ashdod port and deliver supplies through land crossings.”
Israel’s navy has intercepted similar protest ships in the past.
Last year, Israeli troops killed nine Turkish pro-Palestinian activists when they resisted an Israeli operation to halt a similar flotilla. Each side blamed the other for the violence.
Israel has said its troops fired live ammunition only after they were attacked by activists armed with knives, clubs and metal bars and they felt their lives were in danger. The activists say they were attacked first.
The incident sparked an international outcry and forced Israel to ease its land blockade on Gaza, which was imposed in 2006 and tightened, with Egyptian cooperation, after Hamas seized control of the territory the following year.
Militants in Gaza have fired thousands of rockets into Israel in the past decade, and now have much of southern Israel in range. Gaza militants fired dozens of rockets at residential areas in southern Israel last Saturday, killing one Israeli and injuring several others.
Speaking after prayers at a Gaza City mosque, Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas prime minister, addressed the passengers aboard the boats, saying, “Your message has been delivered whether you make it or not.”
“The siege is unjust and must end,” Haniyeh said.
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Associated Press writer Ibrahim Barzak contributed to this report from Gaza City, Gaza Strip.
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Comments (141)
welovetheUSA
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:19pmSink the dang ships…………….these fools will never, ever learn, Israel is not theirs to take, period.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:24pmDeep six em…
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:24pmHow many civilians did the IDF slaughter this time? It‘s amazing what the IDF is able to do with the 100s of Billions of money and military equipment they’ve received from the US the past 60 or so years… We can slaughter civilians from here to eternity!!! Wow! I love it!
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:30pmNor does israel rule the world!
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:35pmAnd for those of you that “think” i’m a left wing nut job, think again! Born, bred and will fight to the death for America! America the country I defend, not israel, palestine, iraq or any other country!!!!
Report Post »What blows me away is how so many people are so worried and but into the whole israel charade. We live in America and we should care about America. As humans, we should care about other people that the lives lost through the politcal BS but be real, being a cheerleader doesn’t make you an American. It makes you a puppet of the propaganda machine. Until you take the maching DOWN, innocent lives will continue to be lost. As the name says, WAKE UP!
beefrits
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:35pmHey Tech, read the article. No one was injured or killed.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:45pmAs we all know, the aid is insignificant compared to the weekly totals that Israel sends to Gaza every week. This is strictly a theater of “aid and comfort to .. the ‘people of Gaza.’ ”
Sink ‘em.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:08pmThis is one more effort by those enemies of Israel to ratchet up the pressure against them; stand strong Israel and your people.
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:11pm“they” are not trying to take anything! They are trying to support the civilians that need the supplies that israel will not let them aquire on their own, period!
Report Post »tzion
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:15pmAs a strong supporter of Israel, I must say that Israel is far above sinking nonmilitary ships. The intentional slaughter of civilians without provocation is beneath them. That’s what makes them a hundred times better than those who would destroy them. Israel is great because Israel is good.
Report Post »hologram5
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:37pmTECHENGINEER11
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:24pm
How many civilians did the IDF slaughter this time? It‘s amazing what the IDF is able to do with the 100s of Billions of money and military equipment they’ve received from the US the past 60 or so years… We can slaughter civilians from here to eternity!!! Wow! I love it!
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Report Post »You’re an idiot, they are protecting their waters, the flotilla doesn’t have the right to trespass. It’s the same thing if someone came to break into your house, threatened you and you shot them. Get a clue.
beebacksoon
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:14pmWas this a dry run to see how Israel would board the Flotilla (unlike the last time, by helicopter)?
Report Post »navydoc2008
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 6:45pmWow @Tech All you have proven is you didn’t read or are just ignorant. @Wake up you obviously don’t have a clue about foreign relations or what it takes to keep our country safe. Seriously you both need to Wake Up, pick up the history books (hopefully the Bible as well) educate yourself then make comments. Ignorance is not a good excuse.
Report Post »eramthgin
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 7:00pmI agree you try to run the blockade you get sunk. Do it once and you will not have to do it again.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 8:26pmYou are all fools. You think supporting one defiant brother over another defiant brother is what God almighty wants? Ha! No.
Both defiant brothers, Muslim and Jew, will say you are an idiot for your beliefs. That Jesus is a false God. You support people, Muslim or Jew, that calls your God false? You think Jesus wants you to support either of these people in their defiance against Him? NO, only Satan does to split you apart and create hatred in your hearts as we see. Wake up.
NO, Jews are not the only “chosen” people so you do not have to suck their rear in fear of God turning on you. The Bible shows very well whom the chosen are, those who believe in Jesus Christ. Those who do not believe in Jesus, do not know the Father.
Wake up!
Report Post »noslack327
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 3:17pmDavie Jones is always needing some company.
Report Post »Michael61
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:15pmPeaceful?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvS9PXZ3RWM
During a search aboard the maritime vessel Mavi Marmara, IDF forces uncovered a cache of weapons including many knives, slingshots, rocks, smoke bombs, metal rods, improvised sharp metal objects, sticks and clubs, 5KG hammers, firebombs and gas masks in case IDF forces fired riot dispersal means at the activists as they violently attacked the soldiers.
These weapons were used against Israeli Navy personnel as they attempted to board the ship. 7 soldiers were injured during the incident, which included activists taking two pistols from the soldiers and firing at them.
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pmPerhaps they were defending their ship and crew? Lord knows you’d do the same thing, wouldn’t you. If you were attacked? They know full well what they were expecting when they floated in their and the IDF was going to land on thier ship. Look at both sides. We live in America, not israel!
Report Post »Steve
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:34pmwakeup2011
Does the words. MILITARY BLOCKADE mean anything to you?
Report Post »hologram5
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:39pmWAKEUP2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pm
Perhaps they were defending their ship and crew? Lord knows you’d do the same thing, wouldn’t you. If you were attacked? They know full well what they were expecting when they floated in their and the IDF was going to land on thier ship. Look at both sides. We live in America, not israel!
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Report Post »And perhaps Isreal is protecting their waters? Do you own land? Do you let people on your land whenever they want without protest?
techengineer11
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:42pmhologram5: I was under the impression that the first boarding where the 12 civilians were slaughtered was in International waters. Is that not correct?
Report Post »minorityconservative2
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 2:41pm@wakeup
They had no good reason to be running a blockade. If you were Israel wouldn‘t you be trying to keep weapons out of your enemies hands so they aren’t shooting you from next door? You sound like such a troll! They don’t go there to give humanitarian aid and everyone knows it. They go there to provoke and instigate. Gaza does not need anything. They get tons of aid. Why do you trolls come on here and try to bother people who aren’t bothering you? Do many conservatives come on your liberal/socialist sites to argue their side with you ding dongs? I think not, because we are too smart to bother talking to automatons.
Report Post »Quagmir
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 10:35pmGive Wakeup a break. Next time they will know to shot first and find out if they have weapons after rather then doign as they did. Then Wakeup will be happy because they were protecting themselves as he wanted the invaders to do.
So get out there and defend your ship and crew and let us see how long it takes a boat to sink. Toss in a few life preservers though…
Report Post »DeeezNuttz
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:11pmHola Blazers!
Any of you find it interesting that there hasnt been any “Goldline” ads lately? Could it do with the following headline:
“Goldline Execs Charged With Fraud”
What?!?! Say it isnt so GB!!!
How many of you schmucks bought into this scheme? Great job GB! Bringing idiots together one scam at a time!!
Oh, and why isnt the Blaze reporting on this? Seems relevant wouldnt ya thunk?
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:15pmBecause to the talkheads that promote Goldline, the heads have helped make gold prices rise, hence the reason for their promoting them. It makes them money and people really “buy” into it…lmao
Report Post »doctroprint
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pmHola NUTTZSACK
And the prezz held his coming out party at who’s house? See what I mean?
Report Post »doctroprint
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:30pmHola NUTTSACK
And the prezz held a coming out party at who’s house?
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:32pmAnd you don’t think the governments theft and Ponzi schemes are worse? These charges are coming from California, that should tell you this is suspect in the first place. Who in their right mind would promise gold bullion? I have only seen coins advertised. Me thinks some people are making false claims. Time will tell.
Now on to the subject of this post. Israel has a right to determine what comes into their country. If you can’t respect that, then you are an idiot.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:35pmdid you READ the entire article? Or just the headline and summary 1st paragraph? I just did. Maybe you should read the article or read it ..as the case may be
Report Post »blattack
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:51pmGold is over $1700 a oz. GBTV RULES, thanks for the TRUTH Glenn Beck, Prepare for Impact.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:10pmMaking a mint from Goldline thank you very much. The BEST investment I have ever made. I could care less what happens to the executives. The physical gold that‘s stored away is more than I’ll spend even if fiat money dies………as it should! It’s beyond time to remove the dollar as the back up to the worlds currency. America should stand alone.
It was Becks radio show years ago that got me involved, so us Becksters who took his message concerning gold (I got into silver too) to heart, are smiling today. Our profits, and physical gold holdings aren’t dependent on executives.
Report Post »Will4Freedom
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:20pmIf I am pulling into my home port and my boat is boarded by foreign solders or pirates, I agree with you … fight as best you can.
But they were the foreigners attempting to pull into a disputed area. Essentially, taking the side of the Palestinians against the Israelis. So at that point, they became enemy combatants. IDF could have blown them away, but they didn’t.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:03pmOh look, a drive-by douching.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:14pmHere they are, posting a slander campaign. The charges were just leveled and there’s been no determination of guilt.
Check out the BBB page on them. Over half the complaints have come in the last 12 months. Beck and Goldline have been pushing their products for the last 3 years. “Suddenly”, there are problems? Interesting.
The specific suit is brought be 2 people. One seems to be complaining that a salesman “talked me into buying”. I see….and the job of a salesman is to do what….?
Report Post »SFsuper49er
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:34pmYes, and the Bible says in the last days many will become confused ….
Report Post »proudinfidel54
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 3:27pmDear Nuts, did you not see the subject of this post????You libs spread your propoganda swill at the drop of a hat, yet you ignore the facts presented to you,on subject, and so even you and tech0 and asleep 2011 can understand if Cuba was trying to smuggle weapon into the USA wouldn’t the port athorities stop them???
Report Post »maroon67
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:03pm@Wakeup
What would you do if you were the size of Rhode Island (give or take a few acres) and you had all these countries pointing at you ready to annihilate you? Even this Administration isn’t clearly backing Israel. Remember, there are CHRISTIANS and MUSLIMS both living in that country! The radical Muslims do not seem to care that their own are in there living peacefully with the Jews and Christians. I too would be standing guard protecting my own country.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:07pm“clearly backing” ???.. I believe we can say .. working AGAINST Israel .. look how Obama treats the Prime Minister and how unstable Obama has made the Middle East .. even worse than before.
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:13pmWhat a maroon! All sides have issues here and all sides are dead wrong. The world is in peril not just poor gaza and israel! Let the governments fight it out but leave the civilians out of it already!
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pmgovernments fighting it out = war = civilian casualties = no way to leave civilians out of it
Report Post »maroon67
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:29pm@ Wakeup… Welcome to The Blaze! A new member today and already under scrutiny…
If I had to walk across your property to get to your neighbors land as a civilian supporting your neighbor that has hated you for quite some time and had wanted your land… would you not have an inkling of protection of your property and home and an eyeball on me the entire time while I was passing through? Or a gun pointed at me or cops on the way? Would you not think for a moment I may be trying to bring a gun or two to your neighbors home? Or would you think I was just bringing over some cheese and crackers?
Report Post »PATRIOTGRUNT
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:25pm@MAROON67 @CATB @ all other patriots. Why do you folks respond to Paulista trolls. If you notice this latest troll Wakeupstupid only posts replys so he can attack and spew his garbage. Remember the old saying “ Spit In the Pigs eye and it will tell you its raining” . You can’t have an exchange of ideas with these type of people. You dealing with Zelots (look up definition) and nothing you can say or do will ever be considered or evaluated for merit. All you do is feed the Trolls. They could care less about your opinion. They only want to tell you theirs .
Report Post »olm
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:54amVideo: Israel radios Canadian Gaza aid ship
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Video+Israel+radios+Canadian+Gaza+ship/5657660/story.html
Report Post »SageInWaiting
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:53amOn the lighter side….
http://youtu.be/FOGG_osOoVg We Con the World – ‘Aid to Gaza’ with Capt. Stabbing & friends
http://youtu.be/Y5CsGViY5JQ Audacity of Dopes
Report Post »olm
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:52amUpdated story with photos
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Israel+navy+boards+Canadian+Gaza+flotilla+ship/5657370/story.html
Report Post »Paul Kersey
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:48amI wish our own government was as concerned about protecting our country from terrorism along our Southern border.
Report Post »gwssacredcause
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:17pmAs long as our politicians keep thinking open borders and ports are more an “illegal immigration” problem than a security problem we will be less secure than Israel. I was told by a national guardsman that for much less than 10K any enemy of the U.S. can get smuggled across the border.
Report Post »geonj
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:42am“A botched Israeli raid on a flotilla in 2010 ended with nine Turkish activists killed.” and yet you don’t say that the activists attacked the Israelis, putting the Israelis in danger, and that the Israelis were defending themselves. scattershot journalism is bad journalism. you do us all a disservice mr seidl when you report on something this important by giving a onesided view with regard to the above quote.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:03pmYour “Quote” is not in this story. “ Botched Raid” is NOT in this story. Seems a fair article, as written.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:06pmIt is called lying by omission. If you fail to present both sides, then that is crack pot journalism.
Journalism used to be a noble career, now it has gone by way of the toilet. There may be a few journalist with integrity, but many are partisan and would know the truth if it slapped them in the face.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pmDidn’t they also fail to mention that the IDF has no permission to board any ship in International waters?
Report Post »Let’s not forget it was a slaughter of civilians by the IDF.. By telling an officer to take their hands off of you… well that’s not cause for a slaughter of “CIVILIANS” with aid not WARRIORS moron!
blattack
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:48pmHey..STAY OUT of that area waters, PERIOD… ISRAEL HAS A RIGHT TO PROTECT IT SELF. Hamas are out right liers..and just trouble makers, obey the LAWS, o ya your above the law, so you think.
Report Post »toomuchgovt
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:40amPray.
Report Post »STS2_SS_Iver
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:47amPraying every day, every hour.
Report Post »ares338
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:31amIt’s heating up more and more over there. I hope cool heads prevail.
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:25amThis is again disgusting…….May the people on the ships get what they deserve and then some!!!!
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:36amI’d just like to know on what premis you use to make this statement?
Report Post »wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:19amI cannot believe the comments on here! Either you twits watch too much MSM or you are totally brainwashed or both! What is really so horrible with peaceful people trying to help people in need? It’s not like they were supplying weapons. They bring food and medical supplies but you guys want to sink the ships?
Report Post »Who in the HELL made you people god to where you think you can take an innocent life! Just so you know Israel is not the most peaceful country on the planet and they have used white phosphorus bombs on innocent civilians. But i‘m sure you all think that’s OK….what a joke!
Gonzo
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:27amThey can bring food and medical supplies through the designated check points. If they really wanted to help, they would.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:29amVery good points. We don’t belong in Iraq, Afghanistan and I hope we are not stupid enough to let Israel drag us into a regional war. Israel’s sovereignty to be respected at a similar level to how they have regarded the sovereignty of others. The everyone is against or after Israel thing is getting old. Similar to the compromises that are necessary for our idiots in Congress to get something done, so to are compromises necessary for there to be real peace in the middle east. Yes even Israel will have to compromise.
Report Post »SageInWaiting
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:33amHamas is a declared enemy of Israel firing rockets and mortars at Israeli citizens. A blockade is a valid non-violent response that can itself be considered an act of war; Israel desires to check the cargo, allowing non-military goods pass. This seems a restrained response to acts of war against it. The flotilla is purely a political/propaganda stunt attempting to break the blockade. Seems the author of the comment is neither himself informed, biased against Israel, or both.
And no, I DON’T watch the MSM – I have a life and don’t wish to waste heartbeats. I use much more reliable sources of world news from both sides of the political spectrum.
Report Post »seemsew
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:33amAnd I say, “can you not read?” There is a blockade in place which is in accordance with international rules, and people wishing to bring aid into Israel have been asked to do so by land. Easy…just follow the rules.
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:36amIf they were truly trying to be humanitarian they would use the paths established by Israel. There is a move afoot to destroy the ability of sovereign nations to protect themselves from radicals with bad intentions by using twisted public pressure.
Report Post »MARCH4HIM
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:38am@wakeup
Report Post »Whos waching MSMNBC ?
ARE YOU THAT BLIND ..!
Your name is a OXYMORON.The people who are (on a peacekeeping keeping mission)
is a sham, they are backed by socialisT and known communist not to mention,
anybody thinking ,the Palistinians are a peacful people,
they want ..ALL THE JEWS PUSHED INTO THE SEA,AND DROWN OR KILLED.
PERIOD…!!! YOU TAKE THAT LEFT WING CARBAGE AND SHOVEL IT …
TO THE PROTESTERS OVER IN OAKLAND ,
WHO EAT UP THAT BULL. BUT NOT HEAR …!!!!
LEFT WING-NUT JOB…UNBELIEVABLE….!!
wakeup2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:43amSo what is it you imply? They are brining weapons, from Canada? These flotilla‘s are nothing more than floating protestors and in case i’m wrong, people have a right to protest in most places! The world is wrong, the whole world but to saddle up and take the side of Israel with NO concrete reason as to why other than the propaganda you’ve been fed is totally wrong. Sorry….
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:45am@Jrook – Only one problem with your “analysis.” Israel has compromised, over and over again, and gave the Palistinians everything the wanted, EXCEPT the so-called “right of return.”
In case you don’t understand the “right of return,” it means Israel’s land, ALL OF IT, belongs to the palistinians…. i.e. their position is Israel must cease to exist. Period. THEY WILL NOT COMPROMISE THAT.
You might want to look into the history of unprovoked attacks against Israel starting the day it was created. You may also want to ask yourself why you believe only Israel must compromise, and why the palistinians don’t need to compromise anything. And why is it that a majority of muslims living in Israel said they would stay in Israel even if a palistinian state was formed. I think you know the answer. Muslims have more freedom in Israel than they do in any of the muslim nations, and through that freedom they have a higher standard of living.
After the next war, I doubt very much that Israel will give back the land it wins in the war like they did the last 3 times.
Report Post »kevinthewriter
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:46amMost of the posters I’ve seen on The Blaze are peaceful folks who believe in a God of love, forgiveness, and compassion. Unfortunately there are some people who let their emotions get the best of them and write stupid things. That being said, you have to be naive or in denial to think these boats weren’t there to provoke Israel. There are legal ways to get the humanitarian supplies to the people of Gaza. Let‘s also not forget that these people have elected a form of government who’s primary goal is the genocide of the jewish people. Finally, if Israel has committed crimes against innocent people, please back up your information with a link to an objective and factual news coverage of the incident.
Report Post »Uechi
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:46amYou are a moron if you think the people on the ships headed for Gaza are peaceful. Of course if you think Hamas, Hezbollah, the PLO, Marxist, anarchists, and Jew haters are peaceful. People like you with your head up your butt are why the workd is in such terrible shape. You live in a dream world and you won’t wake up till some Islamic fanatic kills someone you love by cutting off their head, What a dope!!
Report Post »TXVET48
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:47amGo to sleep, Wakeup
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:53amDOH!! TWITS? Get the Violins out Marge!!!
Report Post »FreedomOne
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:55am@Wakeup2011…..maybe you should do what your screen name says. Those “flotillas” can harbor weapons to take to the terrorists. They may seem peaceful but they all have their hidden intentions. Dont come on here using your hippie love propaganda trying to justify why these flotillas are breaking meritime law. That is not their right. There is proper channels to which they can protest. Breaking meritime law is not their right. Get out of here if you dont like what people comment about. That is our right to do, so who are you to say our comments are bad?! Because we have a different point of view then you its not ok?!!! Go float on one of those boats and see how fun it really is.
Report Post »MARCH4HIM
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:59am@wakeup
Report Post »Yea…Dont let a little thing know as { fact getting in the way of your arguement }.
I could burn up the web showing how you how wrong you are.
But somthing tells me, it would all be a waist of time.
So you just stay on message, plenty of useful idiots out there, to eat that
propaganda up your serving.
I‘m doutful you’ll will get to many people here to swallow.
Plenty of other sites that love your main course.
Try… CODE PINK .COMMIES…….!
lel2007
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:10pmGonzo’s right on the money. Not necessary to attempt to break a legitimate blockade, there’s a port ready to receive their ship and deliver the supplies. But then that process would not get any world publicity.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:12pmAre you really this naive. Who is to say that the “activist” on board are not terrorist disguising themselves as “providers of aid”. As some said, if they were truly there to provide supplies they would do it the correct way. This is the problem with Liberals and some left leaning conservatives; they could not possibly think someone would have ill intent towards Israel, after all they are a supply ship. It‘s like the many SUV’s that travel our interstates carrying drugs hidden in the wheel caps, in hidden compartments below the tires etc. On the surface they look like normal SUV’s, but underneath they are moving drugs.
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lynnissmart
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:17pmYou are the joke…….there is nothing funny about commies trying to take down Israel under the guise of shipping food (oops I mean weapons)!
Report Post »Steve
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 1:49pmwakeup2011
peaceful people trying to help people in need?
They are running a blockade. That’s not peaceful.
Their are other ways to bring in supplies. Just follow the trucks bringing in flat screen TV, Expensive European Cars, Dishwashers, Medical Supplies, Food Products, jacuzzis and thousands of other essentials that help these so called victims. I suggest you obtain all the facts before you start insulting those of us who know the truth. The blaze posted such an article when the last flotilla made a big stink. Wakeup2011 needs to wake up!
Report Post »patriotsofworkingamerica
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:42pmOOOO poor poor Gaza. If it’s so flippin tough to be a Palestinian and survive in Gaza how the hell were they able to build a shopping mall right in the heart of rocket central???!!! you have been brain washed bro! have you ever been to Gaza? Israel for that matter?
Report Post »DJ Redman
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 4:50pmOn What premise do you spill your swine all over this site on? Israel has the right to guard their own territorial waters just like the U.S does, WakeUPmoron. Ever take a close look at Code Pinkos, commies and community leftists that are always doing these publicity stunts? Oh and lets not forget the “peaceful” CAIR terror supporting world networks always involved in this provocation.
Report Post »minorityconservative2
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 2:44pmDon’t you think they could deliver “food and medical supplies” in any other way besides running a blockade? Or are you too stupid to think for yourself? Or are you just a troll?
Report Post »minorityconservative2
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 2:53pmAnd no one goes floating into a sovereign country to protest. Not one country in the world just lets you come into their country without permission. Go away because nobody wants to hear your idiocy. When you can actually think maybe then.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:16amIsrael is through playing around, they can’t expect help from any other nation anymore. The flotilla is lucky to be still floating.
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:16amAt this point hamas can send any arms they want to Gaza through Egypt. This is just a publicity stunt and nothing more.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:12amThe blockade requires ALL vessels to go to an Israeli port to stand for inspection. With that in mind, if the ships are carrying authorized goods they are transfered to vehicles and driven into Gaza….Israel shows tremendous restraint in what they are doing and if Hamas used their monies to actually support the Palestinians with food and comfort rather than brainwashing their children and strapping bombs onto them you would see a tremendous change in the plight of the Gaza strip!!
Report Post »olm
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:10amCanadian and Irish??
Also from Vancouver Sun article:
A statement from the group Canadian Boat to Gaza, which is involved in the mission, said on its website “Canadian and Irish ships sailing with Freedom Waves to Gaza are likely being illegally boarded and commandeered right now by the Israeli military in international waters — or they are about to be.”
A Twitter posting from this group Friday morning said: “Estimated location of the Tahrir — now stopped and being boarded — was just 35 (nautical miles) from Gaza.”
Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/Israel+navy+boards+Canadian+Gaza+flotilla+ship/5657370/story.html#ixzz1ckXOL7oW
Report Post »jsig615
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:09am“A botched Israeli raid on a flotilla in 2010 ended with nine Turkish activists killed.”
What was botched on the interception of the Flotilla in 2010 ? Israeli forces were attacked and defended themselves.
Report Post »drago
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:17amJsig615, i agree. Botched raid? Nothing botched about it in my opinion, sounds as if Jon seidl is a bit anti-Isreal…….
Report Post »SageInWaiting
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:09amTurkey has threatened it will escort a future flotilla with their war ships… I have not heard any “pundit” or person of authority address what the US will do if Israel and a NATO member start exchanging gunfire. Head-in-the-sand (or elsewhere) government at its best again….. [sigh]
Report Post »Theleftisda
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:48amThat will not bode well for Turkey.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:06amRight on! Now sink them.
Report Post »warveteran
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:04amMarxists who hate Israel. Nothing more, nothing less.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:07amuh oh. We shoulda seen this coming again after all the ratcheting up of the anti jewish rhetoric from OWS. Code Pink is at it again.
Report Post »Channel3
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 3:25pmSpeaking of Code Pink;
Where was their outrage at Barry Soetoro for sending troops to Uganda?
Shouldn’t there be wailing and nashing of teeth from the pinksters?
Report Post »olm
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:00am“Israel navy boards Canadian Gaza flotilla ship”
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The article begins…
Two boats, including one from Canada, that were headed to the Gaza Strip in protest of sanctions imposed on this region, have been intercepted and boarded by Israeli authorities Friday.
“A short while ago, Israel navy soldiers boarded the vessels which were en-route to the Gaza Strip, attempting to break the maritime security blockade that is in place in accordance with international law,” the Israeli Defense Forces said on its website Friday morning.
“The boarding was carried out following numerous calls to the activists onboard and during different points at sea. Following their unwillingness to cooperate, and after ignoring calls to divert to the port of Ashdod, the decision was made to board the vessels and lead them there.”
JP4JOY
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:59amI vote for torpedos from an anonymous source.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:21pmNaw, that is not a good idea. Israel wants to inspect the boats and if they are truly transporting food and medicine, then Israel should see they do get to the correct people. However, they want to make sure the people do not get off the boat as they could be terrorist posing as humanitarians.
Report Post »Bluefish49
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:58amNow sink them with all aboard.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:57amI thought those boats were NOT sialing. What happened and WHEN? I never heard about it on any news outlets?
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:09amOWS and Cain’s accusations are the story now…..
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