More Piece Flotilla

The Gaza flotilla was so obviously a publicity stunt, conceived to put Israel's normal and understandable efforts to protect her citizens from attacks that originate from Gaza. a neighboring terrorist entity whose clear desire is the destruction of the Jewish state and the annihilation of all the Jews in Israel. The goals of this 'peace' flotilla were either to provoke Israel into a military act that could not be defended or to break through the blockade and reveal to other terrorist sympathizers (how people can sympathize with those whose goals are to kill and maim even their own people, I cannot understand) that Israel's blockade has no teeth. Unfortunately for these evil planners, neither of these anticipated outcomes occurred. However, this has not stopped the deluge of anti-Israel sentiment from many corners of the globe. What else is new?

Israel has fortunately learned from the past and videotaped the commando raids of the unlawful flotillas. These tapes clearly show that the commandos who descended onto the Mavi Marmara were surrounded and attacked by the 'peaceful' activists aboard. Unfortunately, Israel erred by BELIEVING the pre-flotilla publicity, that the mission was a peaceful one. They know the mindset of their enemies and should have been more prepared for the events that occurred. MY only regret is for the Israeli soldiers who were injured in this skirmish. The 'activists' who were killed or injured knew what they were doing. Many of them taped so-called 'martyrdom' messages before the ships were launched, while others stated that their goal was either to land in Gaza or achieve martyrdom.


http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4265.htm



This was not merely an anti-Israel activity, it was also an anti-Jewish activity as evidenced by the videos of them chanting antisemitic songs reminding Jews of the massacres of Khaybar Jews by Muslims armies in the 7th century (posted on this blog on June 1 2010). Not surprisingly, footage from the Mavi Marmara security cameras shows passengers arming themselves with items such as slingshots and metal rods, while some of them wore night vision glasses and gas masks. I always wear night vision glasses and/or gasmasks in the usual course of my day. Yeah, right. This was clearly an indication of violent intent by the passengers.



As for claims that any type of humanitarian outreach was necessary, this is also bogus. The following video clearly shows that Gaza is supplied adequately by both Israel and Egypt with necessary foodstuffs and other supplies.



The evidence is also clear that more than adequate medical and food supplies are being provided by Israel. Over one million tons have been sent to the people of Gaza by Israel over the past 18 months. That amounts to almost one ton (2000 pounds) of aid for each person in Gaza. This includes food, medicines and medical supplies, clothing and heads of cattle, among other items. Furthermore, many Gazans have been provided with medical treatment in Israel or have been allowed to pass out of Gaza to other nations for medical treatment.

http://www.cicweb.ca/scene/2010/06/israel_aid_to_gaza/

*UPDATE*

The video of Benjamin Netanyahu's speech about the naval operation against the flotilla:



*UPDATE* June 7, 2010

Following is a recording of the Israeli army attempting to interdict the Mavi Marmara and the anti-American and antisemitic response by the 'peace activists' on board.



A newly released video showing the weapons found aboard the ship. Peaceful activists my foot! I always travel around with my gas mask and bullet proof vest when I am doing something humanitarian.



*UPDATE* June 9, 2010

Here is a link to an article with photographic evidence of the humanitarian non-crisis in Gaza.

Photo Evidence of ‘Myth of Siege of Gaza’ - A7 Exclusive Features - Israel News - Israel National News

*UPDATE* June 16, 2010

Here is a link to a great fact-filled article on the flotilla and the so-called humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mona Charen