At least 10 activists dead, dozens hurt in flotilla clashes

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

You would think they would rather head for Jordan or Egypt and avoid the hassle..

Egypt and Jordan don't want anymore refugees. Nope. They like having the issue to hold over Israel's head just like the sword of Damocles.

[mawilson 2,133]

In addition, Israeli employers often exploit the hardship of Palestinian workers, especially workers who do not have permits to enter and stay in Israel, and pay them low wages and provide them with dismal conditions, while denying them their statutory rights.

Exploitation of illegal workers is a big problem in this country as well, certainly not unique to Israel.

[Boiler 45,564]

In US parlance I think they would be called Guest Workers.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Exploitation of illegal workers is a big problem in this country as well, certainly not unique to Israel.

True, as I stated in that same post. As matter of fact, if you read the cite, the unemployment among the Palestinians was at one time less that 5%, excellent by any standard. But, as long as there is a standoff, as there has been since at least 2005, and with both sides aggravating the issue, and since Israel has prevented any industry developing in Gaza, you can see where this had lead, and has further compounded the issue. It's easy to find recruits among the starving and disenfranchised. Promise them you will take care of their families, and they just might risk their own lives to help you with your cause.

Israel's biggest problem right now is maintaining support of its actions among its own people. Some of the biggest critics of the current policy toward Gaza and the settlements are the Israelis themselves.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

This is footage broadcast live from the ship, which mainstream media refuse to share to prevent the actual violence to be documented. Palestinian terrorist supporters knife Jews.

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[mawilson 2,133]

I can't wait for the next "flotilla". Israel's policy hasn't changed, the blockade stands.

[sandinista! 1,816]

This is footage broadcast live from the ship, which mainstream media refuse to share to prevent the actual violence to be documented. Palestinian terrorist supporters knife Jews.

no less defensible than someone defending themselves from an armed carjacker or mugger.

what is indefensible is the 4 holes idf terrorists put into the head of this american citizen, named furkan dogan.

WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE?

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[Boiler 45,564]

I will try that next time I am pulled over by the Police.

[mawilson 2,133]

no less defensible than someone defending themselves from an armed carjacker or mugger.

Indeed, next time you try knifing an armed carjacker or mugger, don't be surprised when they put a bullet in your head.

[mawilson 2,133]

What is it about Israel that makes all these "activist" retards think they can #### with them and get away with it?

A disproportionate response from Israel is one certainty that you can *always* count on.

Don't they ever learn? Stop f*cking with Israel and you won't get hurt.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

What is it about Israel that makes all these "activist" retards think they can #### with them and get away with it?

A disproportionate response from Israel is one certainty that you can *always* count on.

Don't they ever learn? Stop f*cking with Israel and you won't get hurt.

there's another ship on the way.

[mawilson 2,133]

there's another ship on the way.

Can't wait.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

When your one ally left in the world thinks you may have just overreacted, then perhaps you just might be wrong.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

Can't wait.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

the incoming ship is named for some gal run over by a bulldozer.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Report: 3 Soldiers Kidnapped Briefly in Ship Takeover

An internal IDF review of the takeover of the Gaza-bound ship Mavi Marmara revealed that three soldiers were briefly kidnapped while aboard the vessel. The three were beaten when they boarded the ship and then, when they were wounded and groggy, were dragged to a room within the ship and held there.

A short time later, dozens of their fellow soldiers began searching the ship. When the attacking passengers saw that soldiers had successfully seized control of the Marmara, they released the three captives, the report stated.

The captive soldiers had recovered from their initial disorientation during their time below deck, and once released hurried to join their unit.

IDF commanders reacted to the report with concern. As similar ships continue to make their way to Gaza, there could be a situation in which a soldier is held captive in order to give passengers a bargaining chip, they said, and that must be prevented.

Reuters has published an eyewitness account that backs the IDF report. Andre Abu Khalil, a Lebanese cameraman for the pan-Arab Al-Jazeera network, was aboard the Mavi Marmara as IDF soldiers boarded. He told Reuters that four soldiers who were among the first aboard were injured and were taken below deck.

A second wave of troops then attempted to board, he said. “Twenty Turkish men formed a human shield to prevent the Israeli soldiers from scaling the ship. They had slingshots, water pipes and sticks,” he recalled. After a brief standoff, after the first wave had been attacked violently, the Israelis opened fire, he claimed.

IDF troops say they opened fire only after being attacked themselves when they boarded the ship.

A second passenger who spoke to Reuters admitted that passengers on the ship had seized soldiers' weapons before shooting broke out. He denied that the passengers had then tried to turn the guns on the soldiers. However, soldiers claimed they were shot at and examination showed they were wounded by those pistols. (IsraelNationalNews.com)

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137877

Edited June 4, 2010 by Nagishkaw