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Monday, May 31, 2010

16 Dead as Israeli Commandos Respond to Attacks Aboard Pro-Hamas Flotilla

The pro-"palestinians" have sprung their trap. IDF commandos boarding ships of the pro-Hamas "aid mission" flotilla were attacked and returned fire. At least 10 "activists" and 4 IDF were killed.


Israel: At Least 10 Killed on Gaza Flotilla

Published May 30, 2010
Associated Press


JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens after encountering unexpected resistance as the forces boarded the vessels.

The operation in international waters off the Gaza coast was a nightmare scenario for Israel that looked certain to further damage its international standing, strain already tense relations with Turkey -- the unofficial sponsor of the mission -- and draw unwanted attention to Gaza's plight.

The tough Israeli response drew condemnations from Turkey, France and the U.N.'s Mideast envoy, while Greece suspended a military exercise with Israel and postponed a visit by Israel's air force chief.

About 10,000 Turks also marched from Israel's Consulate in Istanbul toward the city's main square, shouting slogans denouncing Israel. The protesters earlier Monday tried storm the Consulate building but were blocked by police.

The Israeli ambassadors in Sweden, Spain, Denmark and Greece were summoned for meetings, and the French foreign minister called for an investigation. Activists from all of those European countries were on board the flotilla. In neighboring Jordan, hundreds demonstrated in the capital Amman to protest the Israeli action and demand that their government breaks diplomatic relations with the Jewish state.

Read the rest at FOX, it's the lead story. 19 European legislators took part in the flotilla and the Israel-hate is hitting the wind turbines.

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